Lincoln
Match Timeline
Cardiff
Predictions & Statistics
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| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
|---|
Probability Distribution
Lincoln Win 0%
Draw 0%
Cardiff Win 0%
Expected Goals (xG)
Lincoln1.25
Cardiff1.5
Recent Form (Last 5)
Lincoln
WWDLW
29 GF / 22 GA
Cardiff
WLDWL
36 GF / 21 GA
Key Stats
1.38
Average Goals Scored
1.8
1.05
Average Goals Conceded
1.05
10
BTTS Yes
9
9
Over 2.5
11
3.55
Shots on Goal
5
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Lincoln
21 matches
Cardiff
20 matches
| Lincoln | Statistic | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Wins | 13 |
| 6 | Draws | 2 |
| 5 | Losses | 5 |
| 29 | Goals For | 36 |
| 22 | Goals Against | 21 |
| 1.38 | Avg Goals Scored | 1.8 |
| 1.05 | Avg Goals Conceded | 1.05 |
| 10 | BTTS Yes | 9 |
| 14 | Over 1.5 | 13 |
| 9 | Over 2.5 | 11 |
| 6 | Over 3.5 | 7 |
| 7 | Clean Sheets | 8 |
| 5 | Failed To Score | 4 |
| 3.55 | Shots On Goal | 5 |
| 9.95 | Total Shots | 13.65 |
| 3.6 | Corners | 4.55 |
| 41.7% | Ball Possession | 58.1% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
H2H Analysis
Across those 2 head-to-head meetings, Lincoln won 2 times, Cardiff won 0 times, while 0 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 4:1 from Lincoln's perspective. 1 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 1 matches, with an average of 2.5 goals per game.
Predicted formations: Lincoln 4-4-2 / Cardiff 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Lincoln wins 2, draws 0, Cardiff wins 0
Stats
Lincoln
Cardiff
Shots on Goal
7
7
Shots on Goal
4
4
Shots off Goal
8
8
Shots off Goal
4
4
Blocked Shots
3
3
Blocked Shots
3
3
Lineups
Lincoln
Formation
Cardiff
G. Wickens
T. Darikwa
T. Hamer
S. Bradley
A. Reach
R. Hackett-Fairchild
C. McGrandles
T. Bayliss
J. Moylan
F. Draper
R. Street
M. Turner
P. Ng
W. Fish
D. Lawlor
J. Bagan
R. Wintle
A. Robertson
C. Ashford
O. Kellyman
C. Willock
Y. Salech
Lincoln
4-4-2
Starting XI
1
G. Wickens
G
🟨 80'
2
T. Darikwa
D
22
T. Hamer
D
🟨 22'
15
S. Bradley
D
⚽ 67'
3
A. Reach
D
7
R. Hackett-Fairchild
M
↓ 86'
14
C. McGrandles
M
🟨 34'
8
T. Bayliss
M
🎯 67'
↓ 90+6'
10
J. Moylan
M
↓ 63'
34
F. Draper
F
↓ 64'
17
R. Street
F
↓ 87'
Substitutes
13
Z. Jeacock
G
6
R. Towler
D
↑ 63'
16
D. Jefferies
M
↑ 86'
19
F. Okoronkwo
↑ 87'
20
J. Obikwu
F
↑ 64'
24
I. Varfolomeev
M
↑ 90+6'
12
E. Ring
M
Cardiff
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
41
M. Turner
G
38
P. Ng
D
⚽ 49'
2
W. Fish
D
48
D. Lawlor
D
3
J. Bagan
D
↓ 46'
6
R. Wintle
M
↓ 82'
18
A. Robertson
M
⚽ 40'
↓ 74'
45
C. Ashford
M
8
O. Kellyman
M
🟨 44'
16
C. Willock
M
↓ 74'
22
Y. Salech
F
🎯 49'
Substitutes
12
C. Chambers
D
44
R. Kpakio
D
↑ 46'
27
J. Colwill
M
14
D. Turnbull
M
↑ 82'
11
O. Tanner
F
39
I. Davies
F
↑ 74'
47
C. Robinson
F
↑ 74'
Last matches: Lincoln
15.08.26
Cha
Lincoln
Middlesbrough
1
2
L
01.08.26
Fri
Lincoln
Barnsley
0
3
L
01.08.26
Fri
Lincoln
Doncaster
1
0
W
28.07.26
Fri
Lincoln
Grimsby
1
5
L
17.07.26
Fri
Lincoln
Leyton Orient
0
2
L
11.07.26
Fri
Lincoln
Boston United
1
0
W
10.07.26
Fri
Lincoln
Lincoln United
1
2
L
02.05.26
Lea
Lincoln
Port Vale
2
0
W
25.04.26
Lea
Lincoln
Wycombe
4
3
W
21.04.26
Lea
Lincoln
Doncaster
2
0
W
18.04.26
Lea
Lincoln
Stevenage
2
2
D
11.04.26
Lea
Lincoln
Leyton Orient
2
1
W
06.04.26
Lea
Lincoln
Reading
2
1
W
03.04.26
Lea
Lincoln
AFC Wimbledon
1
0
W
21.03.26
Lea
Lincoln
Rotherham
3
0
W
17.03.26
Lea
Lincoln
Huddersfield
2
2
D
14.03.26
Lea
Lincoln
Stockport County
3
1
W
10.03.26
Lea
Lincoln
Exeter City
1
0
W
07.03.26
Lea
Lincoln
Cardiff
2
0
W
28.02.26
Lea
Lincoln
Blackpool
4
0
W
Last matches: Cardiff
01.08.26
Fri
Cardiff
AS Roma
4
1
W
25.07.26
Fri
Cardiff
Forest Green
5
1
W
14.07.26
Fri
Cardiff
Cork City
6
1
W
11.07.26
Fri
Cardiff
FC Midtjylland
0
6
L
02.05.26
Lea
Cardiff
Mansfield Town
4
5
L
25.04.26
Lea
Cardiff
Northampton
5
1
W
22.04.26
Lea
Cardiff
Port Vale
1
0
W
18.04.26
Lea
Cardiff
Reading
3
1
W
14.04.26
Lea
Cardiff
Huddersfield
1
1
D
11.04.26
Lea
Cardiff
Bolton
2
0
W
06.04.26
Lea
Cardiff
Peterborough
1
1
D
21.03.26
Lea
Cardiff
Blackpool
0
0
D
17.03.26
Lea
Cardiff
Wycombe
0
2
L
14.03.26
Lea
Cardiff
Exeter City
4
0
W
10.03.26
Lea
Cardiff
Barnsley
1
1
D
07.03.26
Lea
Cardiff
Lincoln
0
2
L
28.02.26
Lea
Cardiff
Doncaster
4
0
W
21.02.26
Lea
Cardiff
Plymouth
2
5
L
17.02.26
Lea
Cardiff
AFC Wimbledon
4
1
W
14.02.26
Lea
Cardiff
Luton
3
1
W
H2H: Lincoln vs Cardiff
07.03.26
H2H
Cardiff
Lincoln
0
2
W
20.12.25
H2H
Lincoln
Cardiff
2
1
W
Last matches: Lincoln
17.07.26
Fri
Lincoln
Leyton Orient
0
2
L
25.04.26
Lea
Lincoln
Wycombe
4
3
W
11.04.26
Lea
Lincoln
Leyton Orient
2
1
W
03.04.26
Lea
Lincoln
AFC Wimbledon
1
0
W
21.03.26
Lea
Lincoln
Rotherham
3
0
W
14.03.26
Lea
Lincoln
Stockport County
3
1
W
28.02.26
Lea
Lincoln
Blackpool
4
0
W
17.02.26
Lea
Lincoln
Northampton
4
0
W
14.02.26
Lea
Lincoln
Bolton
1
1
D
27.01.26
Lea
Lincoln
Bradford
3
0
W
22.01.26
Lea
Lincoln
Burton Albion
2
1
W
04.01.26
Lea
Lincoln
Peterborough
5
2
W
01.01.26
Lea
Lincoln
Huddersfield
1
1
D
09.12.25
Lea
Lincoln
Barnsley
3
1
W
29.11.25
Lea
Lincoln
Port Vale
1
0
W
15.11.25
Lea
Lincoln
Doncaster
2
1
W
18.10.25
Lea
Lincoln
Stevenage
1
0
W
04.10.25
Lea
Lincoln
Exeter City
0
1
L
20.09.25
Lea
Lincoln
Luton
3
1
W
06.09.25
Lea
Lincoln
Wigan
2
2
D
H2H at home: Lincoln
20.12.25
H2H
Lincoln
Cardiff
2
1
W
Last matches: Cardiff
25.07.26
Fri
Cardiff
Forest Green
5
1
W
14.07.26
Fri
Cardiff
Cork City
6
1
W
02.05.26
Lea
Cardiff
Mansfield Town
4
5
L
18.04.26
Lea
Cardiff
Reading
3
1
W
14.04.26
Lea
Cardiff
Huddersfield
1
1
D
06.04.26
Lea
Cardiff
Peterborough
1
1
D
14.03.26
Lea
Cardiff
Exeter City
4
0
W
10.03.26
Lea
Cardiff
Barnsley
1
1
D
28.02.26
Lea
Cardiff
Doncaster
4
0
W
21.02.26
Lea
Cardiff
Plymouth
2
5
L
07.02.26
Lea
Cardiff
Rotherham
3
0
W
31.01.26
Lea
Cardiff
Burton Albion
2
2
D
17.01.26
Lea
Cardiff
Bradford
2
1
W
10.01.26
Lea
Cardiff
Leyton Orient
1
1
D
01.01.26
Lea
Cardiff
Wycombe
1
1
D
09.12.25
Lea
Cardiff
Stevenage
1
0
W
22.11.25
Lea
Cardiff
Northampton
3
1
W
08.11.25
Lea
Cardiff
Blackpool
1
3
L
01.11.25
FA
Cardiff
Peterborough
0
1
L
25.10.25
Lea
Cardiff
Bolton
0
1
L
H2H away: Cardiff
20.12.25
H2H
Lincoln
Cardiff
2
1
L
Standings
League One: Regular season
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lincoln
Home
|
46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 89:41 | 48 | 103 |
W
W
W
D
W
|
| 2 |
Cardiff
Away
|
46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 90:50 | 40 | 91 |
L
W
W
W
D
|
| 3 | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 71:58 | 13 | 77 |
W
L
W
L
D
|
|
| 4 | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 58:51 | 7 | 77 |
W
D
D
D
L
|
|
| 5 | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 70:52 | 18 | 75 |
L
D
D
W
L
|
|
| 6 | 46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 49:46 | 3 | 75 |
W
D
W
D
L
|
|
| 7 | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 68:56 | 12 | 74 |
W
W
W
D
W
|
|
| 8 | 46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 75:63 | 12 | 73 |
W
W
D
W
D
|
|
| 9 | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 74:64 | 10 | 67 |
W
L
D
D
D
|
|
| 10 | 46 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 62:50 | 12 | 65 |
W
D
W
W
D
|
|
| 11 | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 69:58 | 11 | 63 |
W
L
L
D
L
|
|
| 12 | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 64:60 | 4 | 63 |
L
D
L
L
L
|
|
| 13 | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 54:65 | -11 | 60 |
W
W
W
W
L
|
|
| 14 | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 50:69 | -19 | 60 |
W
D
L
W
W
|
|
| 15 | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 68:73 | -5 | 59 |
L
W
L
L
D
|
|
| 16 | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 49:58 | -9 | 56 |
L
L
D
W
W
|
|
| 17 | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 50:60 | -10 | 54 |
D
D
D
W
D
|
|
| 18 | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 64:68 | -4 | 53 |
L
D
L
D
L
|
|
| 19 | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 51:72 | -21 | 53 |
L
W
L
L
L
|
|
| 20 | 46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 59:71 | -12 | 52 |
D
L
L
D
L
|
|
| 21 | 46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 52:61 | -9 | 49 |
L
D
D
D
W
|
|
| 22 | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36:61 | -25 | 42 |
L
W
L
L
D
|
|
| 23 | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 41:71 | -30 | 41 |
L
D
L
W
L
|
|
| 24 | 46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 39:74 | -35 | 35 |
L
L
L
L
L
|
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