Head to head
Last 5 meetings
0 - 0
Derby
3 - 1
Lincoln
2 - 0
Lincoln
1 - 1
Lincoln
2 - 0
Derby
Top scorers
League Cup
T. Barry
Everton
4goals
H. Leonard
Peterborough
4goals
R. Cleary
Barnsley
3goals
C. Evans
Fleetwood Town
3goals
V. Castellanos
West Ham
3goals
C. Wilson
Brentford
3goals
D. Welbeck
Chelsea
3goals
R. Christie
Bournemouth
3goals
Y. Salech
Cardiff
3goals
J. Bowen
West Ham
2goals
Recent form
0 - 4
Norwich
L
4 - 1
Derby
L
1 - 1
Derby
D
0 - 1
Stoke City
L
4 - 1
Derby
L
1 - 1
Wrexham
D
1 - 1
Derby
D
1 - 2
Birmingham
L
0 - 1
West Brom
L
3 - 0
Derby
L
1 - 0
Lincoln
L
1 - 3
Birmingham
L
4 - 1
Burnley
W
2 - 2
Lincoln
D
0 - 6
West Ham
L
3 - 0
Lincoln
L
1 - 2
Swansea
L
0 - 1
Lincoln
W
0 - 1
Lincoln
W
4 - 0
Lincoln
L
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.4 Derby · 1.1 Lincoln
Goal lines
Team comparison
Derby vs Lincoln: preview and prediction
Derby host Lincoln in the England League Cup (Round of 128) on Saturday, 8th August 2026 at 15:00 at Pride Park, Derby.
Derby are struggling, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 games (L-L-D-L-L). Lincoln are struggling, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (L-D-W-L-L).
In the last 5 meetings, Derby won 2, Lincoln won 1 and 2 ended level. These games average 2 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% and over 2.5 goals in 20%.
Our goal model expects about 1.4 goals for Derby and 1.1 for Lincoln. It gives Derby the edge (44% home win, 27% draw, 30% away win), 46% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.
Our pick was Home or Draw at odds of 1.31. We also like Draw.
Derby vs Lincoln FAQs
What is the best prediction for Derby vs Lincoln?
Our top tip is Double Chance: Home or Draw (1.31 odds).
Who will win Derby vs Lincoln?
Derby are favourites: our model gives Derby 44%, the draw 27% and Lincoln 30%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 50% chance in our model, and it happened in 40% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.5 goals in total, with a 46% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Derby vs Lincoln?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 8th August 2026 at 15:00 at Pride Park, Derby.
Who is the referee?
J. Smith is in charge of this game.