Our Lincoln City vs Man Utd U21 Prediction: 3-1
Lincoln City vs Man Utd U21 in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 30, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Lincoln City vs Man Utd U21 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 – Peterborough vs Lincoln City
Lincoln City will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 England League 1 victory over Peterborough, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Lincoln City saw 36% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Peterborough | 64% | 0 (0) | 1.1 | 33 |
 Lincoln City | 36% | 0 (5) | 1.11 | 38 |
Man Utd U21's Last Match – Man Utd U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
Man Utd U21 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-1 England Premier League 2 triumph against Crystal Palace U21 on September 27. In that match, Man Utd U21 recorded 68% possession, firing 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Man Utd U21 | 68% | 0 (9) | - | 40 |
 Crystal Palace U21 | 32% | 0 (4) | - | 38 |
Lincoln City vs Man Utd U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Lincoln City | Man Utd U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.49 | Defence Strength | 1.5 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 2.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lincoln City are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Man Utd U21 average 2.4 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Lincoln City 17-7
Man Utd U21 24-13
What are the odds for this match?
Lincoln City to win: @1.615
Draw: @4
Man Utd U21 to win: @4
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