Our Lincoln City vs Notts County Prediction: 2-1
Lincoln City vs Notts County in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 2, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Lincoln City vs Notts County 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 Mansfield
Lincoln City will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 England League 1 stalemate against Mansfield on August 30. In that match, Lincoln City recorded 36% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lincoln City | 36% | 0 (2) | 1.36 | 36 |
 Mansfield | 64% | 0 (5) | 1.55 | 52 |
Notts County's Last Match – Tranmere vs Notts County
Notts County will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 England League 2 win against Tranmere on August 30. In that match, Notts County had 51% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tranmere | 49% | 0 (2) | 1.03 | 49 |
 Notts County | 51% | 0 (3) | 1.76 | 32 |
Lincoln City vs Notts County Stats
Key Stats
| Lincoln City | Notts County | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lincoln City are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Notts County average 1.4 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.