Value bet: Lincoln to win @ 3.25 – our chance 36% vs 31% implied by the price (edge +18%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultSheffield Utd to win ✓39% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗56% · @1.75
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.95
Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln preview and prediction
The match
The Championship sees Sheffield Utd take on Lincoln on Saturday 10 October, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at Bramall Lane. Sheffield Utd are 10th with 22 points from 15 games (in the top half), while Lincoln sit 21st on 15 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Sheffield Utd's last 5: LLLWL Most recently they lost to Stoke City 1–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Lincoln's last 5: LWWLD Most recently they lost to Swansea 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.2 goals: 1.1 for Sheffield Utd and 1.1 for Lincoln. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 63% likely.
Betting angles
Win chances: Sheffield Utd 39%, draw 24%, Lincoln 36%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.75.
Value angle: Lincoln to win at 3.25 – 36% on our numbers against 31% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 56% chance at odds of 1.75. Predicted score: Sheffield Utd 1–1 Lincoln. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sheffield Utd39%fair 2.54 · @2.15
Draw24%fair 4.11 · @3.10
Lincoln36%fair 2.75 · @3.25
2.19Expected goals
1.12Sheffield Utd xG
1.07Lincoln xG
56%Both score
37%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–013%
0–112%
0–011%
2–18%
1–27%
From our goals model: Sheffield Utd 1.1 – 1.1 Lincoln expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sheffield Utd to win✓
39%
2.54
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.32
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.78
1.75
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
63%
1.60
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
48%
2.10
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield Utd / FT Sheffield Utd✓
21%
4.81
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
13%
7.95
–
Form
Sheffield Utd – last 6
LLLWLW
19 Sep
@ Stoke City
1–2
L
16 Sep
@ Fleetwood Town
0–1
L
13 Sep
vs Wolves
0–1
L
8 Sep
@ Blackburn
2–1
W
5 Sep
vs Norwich
1–3
L
1 Sep
vs Bolton
3–2
W
1.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Lincoln – last 6
LWWLDD
19 Sep
vs Swansea
1–2
L
15 Sep
@ Bristol City
1–0
W
12 Sep
@ Preston
1–0
W
8 Sep
@ Bournemouth
0–4
L
5 Sep
vs Southampton
1–1
D
1 Sep
vs Blackburn
0–0
D
0.7Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sheffield Utd and Lincoln.
What is the prediction for Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln?
On our numbers Sheffield Utd have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Lincoln 36%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 37% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln?
Our predicted score is Sheffield Utd 1–1 Lincoln, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln?
Sheffield Utd vs Lincoln (Championship) kicks off on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Bramall Lane.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
