Derby vs Lincoln Prediction, H2H & Stats

England: League Cup · Round of 128
Derby

Derby

LLDLL
Full time
1:2
HT 1 - 2
Lincoln

Lincoln

LDWLL
3' B. House
23' D. Jefferies
32' Adam Reach
35' Lewis Travis
45' S. Szmodics
48' Ben House
Saturday, 8 August 2026
Pride Park, Derby
J. Smith

Head to head

Last 5 meetings
5games
2Derby wins
2Draws
1Lincoln wins
2Goals per game
40%Both scored
20%Over 2.5
20 Jan 2024League One Lincoln 0 - 0 Derby
21 Dec 2023League One Derby 3 - 1 Lincoln
19 Sep 2023EFL Trophy Derby 2 - 0 Lincoln
14 Feb 2023League One Derby 1 - 1 Lincoln
13 Sep 2022League One Lincoln 2 - 0 Derby

Top scorers

League Cup
1 T. BarryEverton 4goals 2assists 3apps
2 H. LeonardPeterborough 4goals 0assists 3apps
3 R. ClearyBarnsley 3goals 1assists 3apps
4 C. EvansFleetwood Town 3goals 0assists 4apps
5 V. CastellanosWest Ham 3goals 0assists 3apps
6 C. WilsonBrentford 3goals 0assists 3apps
7 D. WelbeckChelsea 3goals 0assists 3apps
8 R. ChristieBournemouth 3goals 0assists 2apps
9 Y. SalechCardiff 3goals 1assists 2apps
10 J. BowenWest Ham 2goals 1assists 3apps

Recent form

0 W 3 D 7 L in the last 10
03 Nov 2026Championship Derby 0 - 4 Norwich L
31 Oct 2026Championship Millwall 4 - 1 Derby L
24 Oct 2026Championship Sheffield Utd 1 - 1 Derby D
17 Oct 2026Championship Derby 0 - 1 Stoke City L
14 Oct 2026Championship QPR 4 - 1 Derby L
10 Oct 2026Championship Derby 1 - 1 Wrexham D
19 Sep 2026Championship Burnley 1 - 1 Derby D
12 Sep 2026Championship Derby 1 - 2 Birmingham L
09 Sep 2026Championship Derby 0 - 1 West Brom L
05 Sep 2026Championship West Ham 3 - 0 Derby L
3 W 1 D 6 L in the last 10
03 Nov 2026Championship Watford 1 - 0 Lincoln L
31 Oct 2026Championship Lincoln 1 - 3 Birmingham L
24 Oct 2026Championship Lincoln 4 - 1 Burnley W
17 Oct 2026Championship Millwall 2 - 2 Lincoln D
14 Oct 2026Championship Lincoln 0 - 6 West Ham L
10 Oct 2026Championship Sheffield Utd 3 - 0 Lincoln L
19 Sep 2026Championship Lincoln 1 - 2 Swansea L
15 Sep 2026Championship Bristol City 0 - 1 Lincoln W
12 Sep 2026Championship Preston 0 - 1 Lincoln W
08 Sep 2026League Cup Bournemouth 4 - 0 Lincoln L

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
Derby Draw Lincoln

Most likely scores

1-1 12.6%
1-0 11.5%
0-1 9%
2-1 8.8%
0-0 8.2%
2-0 8%

Expected goals: 1.4 Derby · 1.1 Lincoln

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals71%
Over 2.5 goals46%
Over 3.5 goals24%
Both teams score50%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
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Form
0%
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Attack
0%
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Defence
0%
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Goal model
0%
62%
Head to head
38%
60%
Goals
40%
61%
Overall
39%

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.

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Football Analyst & Predictor · Rarabet

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.