Lincoln City vs Notts County Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

Peter Solomon

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3 Minutes Read
September 2, 2025

The EFL Trophy clash between Lincoln City (home) and Notts County (away) takes place at the familiar confines of Sincil Bank in Lincoln.

Both sides enter the game in contrasting forms, Lincoln have shown resilience with a couple of recent narrow wins in League One, while Notts County bring a flair of goals in their League Two fixtures.

This encounter promises intriguing betting angles as both teams look to carry momentum into the cup competition.

This home vs away match preview and home vs away betting preview will dive into recent trends, key stats, and matchup insights — ideal for bettors weighing up the winner or scoring dynamics in this cup tie.

Lincoln City vs Notts County match preview/Betting preview

Team Recent Form

Lincoln City: W-D-W-D-D
Notts County: W-D-W-L-L

Key Stats

Lincoln’s Home Form: Strong defensive performance, conceding only 1 goal in their last home match.
Notts County’s Scoring Prowess: Scored 4 goals in a recent win, showing attacking threats on the road.
Historical H2H Trend: In their last 7 meetings, Lincoln won 4, Notts County won 1, and 2 ended in draws; over 1.5 goals occurred in 100%, over 2.5 goals in 57%, and both teams scored in 71% of matches.

Correct Score Prediction

Predicted Score: Lincoln City 2–1 Notts County

I anticipate a tight but entertaining affair. Lincoln’s strong home defense and Notts County’s recent firepower suggest at least one goal each — but Lincoln’s form and H2H edge gives them the edge for a narrow 2–1 win. Over 1.5 goals seems well supported by the statistics.

Lincoln City vs Notts County H2H

Lincoln have won 4 of the last 7 meetings; Notts County just 1, and 2 draws.
100% of their recent head-to-head matches produced over 1.5 goals.
57% of H2H matches saw over 2.5 goals.
Both teams scored in 71% of their past seven encounters.

Pre-game Odds

Lincoln City win: around 2.20
Draw: around 3.50
Notts County win: around 3.00

Team News – Lincoln City (Home)

Lincoln have seen some turnover from last season with key players departing, but squad consistency remains a strength for their home form.

Team News – Notts County (Away)

Notts County finished last season strong and striker Alassana Jatta continues to be their focal point in attack, maintaining scoring momentum.

Predicted Line-ups

Lincoln City (3-4-3 / 3-5-2 variant)

GK: Likely first-choice
Defense: Three across the back – likely unchanged structure
Midfield: Solid and hardworking, providing protection
Attack: Two or three attackers with intent to exploit home gaps

Notts County (4-2-3-1 / 4-4-2 variant)

Solid midfield base; attacking full-backs
Alassana Jatta leading the line as focal point
Set to play on counter and exploit set-play opportunities