Lincoln vs Bradford City prediction 27.01.2026 | League One
Lincoln City F.C
Kick off:
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Bradford City
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1.98
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3.32
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3.83
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- Competition: League One
- Date: Tuesday, 27th January, 2026
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: LNER Stadium (Lincoln)
On Tuesday evening, two surprise promotion contenders, Lincoln and Bradford City, will go head-to-head in English League One. However, the two sides enter this clash in very different form. The hosts are currently on a nine-game winless run, while the visitors have suffered back-to-back defeats and have lost three of their last four matches.
Let's break down the game and find the best possible bet for this League One tie.
Lincoln City F.C vs Bradford City Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Bradford City
0 : 0
Lincoln City F.C
League One
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Bradford City
0 : 5
Lincoln City F.C
Carabao Cup
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Bradford City
1 : 2
Lincoln City F.C
League Two
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Lincoln City F.C
1 : 2
Bradford City
League Two
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Lincoln City F.C
2 : 1
Bradford City
League Two
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Bradford City
0 : 2
Lincoln City F.C
League Two
These teams met this season in October 2025, with the game finishing as a goalless draw. Looking further back, these teams met a total of 13 times, with Lincoln winning five and Bradford City four. However, most of Bradford's wins were a long time ago, as they have only won once in the past nine h2h games.
Regarding the number of goals, seven of 13 h2h games ended with three or more goals, while both teams scored in the same number of games (seven).
Lincoln team overview
Since securing promotion from League Two in the 2018/2019 season, Lincoln have mostly been a mid-table team, with only one Playoff appearance. This season, the popular Imps are doing a magnificent job considering they are in second place with 52 points in 27 rounds - six points away from dropping down to third place. The Imps have been particularly impressive at home, averaging an incredible 2.36 points per game there.
After another home win (2:1 over Burton), coach Michael Skubala spoke to the media. The coach spoke positively about his players and the performance, especially singling out Jack Moylan, who scored two goals. The coach added that they weren't at their best, but were pleased to get all three points.
Last matches of Lincoln City F.C
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Lincoln City F.C
2 : 1
Burton Albion
League One
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Luton Town F.C.
2 : 2
Lincoln City F.C
League One
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Lincoln City F.C
5 : 2
Peterborough United
League One
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Lincoln City F.C
1 : 1
Huddersfield Town
League One
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Barnsley
0 : 2
Lincoln City F.C
League One
Lincoln City F.C lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
George Wickens
Defenders
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2
Tendayi Darikwa
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22
Tom Hamer
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15
Sonny Bradley
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3
Adam Reach
Midfielders
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24
Ivan Varfolomeev
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10
Jack Moylan
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14
Conor McGrandles
Forwards
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7
Reeco Hackett
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34
Freddie Draper
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17
Rob Street
Bradford City team overview
Bradford City secured promotion from League Two last season and are unexpectedly searching for their second in a row. However, unlike Lincoln, which are only getting better as the season progresses, Bradford City are slowing down. After losing three of the past four, they are now in 4th place with 46 points. But despite their poor recent results, they are still only six points behind second place and have played two fewer games than second-placed Lincoln.
After a 1:0 loss to Huddersfield, coach Graham Alexander spoke to the media. He said it was a tough result to take, saying Huddersfield deserved their victory. The coach also said they especially struggled in the first half, but acknowledged that these things happen.
Last matches of Bradford City
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Huddersfield Town
1 : 0
Bradford City
League One
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Bradford City
1 : 2
Cardiff City
League One
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Blackpool
1 : 2
Bradford City
League One
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Mansfield Town
3 : 0
Bradford City
League One
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Bradford City
1 : 0
Port Vale
League One
Bradford City lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Sam Walker
Defenders
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4
Joe Wright
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28
Matthew Pennington
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26
Curtis Tilt
Midfielders
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7
Josh Neufville
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6
Max Power
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21
Jenson Metcalfe
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23
Bobby Pointon
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3
Ibou Touray
Forwards
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30
Joe White
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11
Stephen Humphrys
Prediction
Lincoln are in an excellent nine-game unbeaten run. During that run, they faced some great teams, including Cardiff, Stockport County, and Huddersfield, and earned 7 points against them (2 wins and 1 draw). But looking at the stats, they deserved all three wins. The Imps have also been fantastic at home, winning 10 out of 14 games - a magnificent 71% win rate.
On the other hand, Bradford City lost back-to-back games and three of the past four. Yes, they had a pretty challenging schedule, but a game vs Lincoln will be no easier. Additionally, Bradford City had massive problems on the road, winning just twice in 12 games across the competitions.
Considering the difference in form and Lincoln's excellent home record, we believe the Imps are much closer to winning the upcoming League One.
3 Reasons why Lincoln should win
- Lincoln are undefeated in the past nine games
- Lincoln won 71% home League One games
- Bradford City lost back-to-back games and three of the past four
Main prediction Lincoln City F.C - Bradford City
Lincoln City F.C to win
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.98
Lincoln City F.C vs Bradford City standings in League One
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff City | 27 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 46 - 27 | +19 | 56 |
| 2 | Lincoln City | 27 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 44 - 29 | +15 | 52 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 35 - 26 | +9 | 46 |
| 4 | Bradford City | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 35 - 28 | +7 | 46 |
| 5 | Stockport County | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 38 - 33 | +5 | 46 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 47 - 38 | +9 | 42 |
| 7 | Luton Town | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 37 - 33 | +4 | 39 |
| 8 | Stevenage | 26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 28 - 24 | +4 | 39 |
| 9 | Peterborough United | 27 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 35 - 35 | 0 | 38 |
| 10 | Exeter City | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 31 - 24 | +7 | 36 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 35 - 29 | +6 | 36 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 34 - 31 | +3 | 36 |
| 13 | Reading | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 35 - 33 | +2 | 36 |
| 14 | Plymouth Argyle | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 34 - 39 | -5 | 36 |
| 15 | Barnsley | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 37 - 36 | +1 | 33 |
| 16 | Leyton Orient | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 40 - 45 | -5 | 32 |
| 17 | Blackpool | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 34 - 39 | -5 | 32 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 28 - 35 | -7 | 32 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic | 26 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 29 - 31 | -2 | 31 |
| 20 | Burton Albion | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 27 - 37 | -10 | 30 |
| 21 | Northampton Town | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 23 - 32 | -9 | 29 |
| 22 | Doncaster Rovers | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 28 - 44 | -16 | 27 |
| 23 | Rotherham United | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 25 - 39 | -14 | 25 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 25 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 19 - 37 | -18 | 18 |