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 – Harrogate Town vs Lincoln City
Lincoln City will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 England EFL Cup triumph against Harrogate Town on August 12. In that match, Lincoln City recorded 62% possession, attempting 14 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the 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 |
Notts County's Last Match – Wigan vs Notts County
Notts County will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 England EFL Cup defeat at the hands of Wigan on August 12. In that match, Notts County had 64% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wigan | 36% | 5 (2) | 1.35 | 25 |
Notts County | 64% | 9 (3) | 0.45 | 51 |
Lincoln City vs Notts County Stats
Key Stats
| Lincoln City | Notts County | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lincoln City are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Notts County average 0.7 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.