Our Lincoln City vs Mansfield Prediction: 3-1
Lincoln City vs Mansfield in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 3-1 home triumph, but considering recent goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals also makes sense.
This Lincoln City vs Mansfield prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lincoln City's Last Match – Harrogate Town vs Lincoln City
Lincoln City will hope to extend their good run following a 3-1 England EFL Cup win against Harrogate Town on August 12. In that match, Lincoln City saw 62% of the ball and created 14 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Harrogate Town | 38% | 4 (3) | 0.2 | 23 |
Lincoln City | 62% | 14 (7) | 2.67 | 71 |
Mansfield's Last Match – Chesterfield vs Mansfield
Mansfield will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 England EFL Cup triumph against Chesterfield on August 12. In that match, Mansfield controlled 29% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chesterfield | 71% | 9 (5) | 0.78 | 71 |
Mansfield | 29% | 7 (4) | 0.91 | 23 |
Lincoln City vs Mansfield Stats
Key Stats
| Lincoln City | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.26 | Attacking Strength | 1.04 |
| 0.69 | Defence Strength | 1.55 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lincoln City are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Mansfield average 2.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.