Our Lincoln City vs Northampton Prediction: 2-1
Lincoln City vs Northampton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 17, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Lincoln City vs Northampton 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 – Lincoln City vs Bolton
Lincoln City must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 England League 1 draw against Bolton on February 14. In that match, Lincoln City had 38% possession and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lincoln City | 38% | 0 (9) | 2.34 | 47 |
 Bolton | 62% | 0 (2) | 0.56 | 56 |
Northampton's Last Match – Exeter vs Northampton
Northampton should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 England League 1 draw against Exeter on February 14. In that match, Northampton saw 33% of the ball and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Exeter | 67% | 0 (3) | 0.95 | 57 |
 Northampton | 33% | 0 (0) | 0.08 | 24 |
Lincoln City vs Northampton Stats
Key Stats
| Lincoln City | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.41 | Attacking Strength | 0.7 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lincoln City are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Northampton average 1.3 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Lincoln City 23-9
Northampton 13-14
What are the odds for this match?
Lincoln City to win: @1.444
Draw: @4.2
Northampton to win: @7
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875