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Championship | Sat 24 Oct, 15:00

Lincoln v Burnley Stats

Data last updated: Sat 24 Oct 2026, 13:12 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Lincoln City host Burnley in a Championship clash marked by contrasting fortunes and tactical challenges. Lincoln's recent form is hampered by defensive suspensions and disciplinary issues, limiting their possession to just 35.5% over the last ten matches and exposing them to sustained pressure. Burnley, despite languishing near the bottom of the table, have scored in every league game this season and average nearly 50% possession, aiming to exploit Lincoln's defensive vulnerabilities. The visitors' ability to control tempo and maintain attacking consistency sets the stage for a competitive encounter with significant stakes at the lower end of the table.

BT4Y match pick

Burnley Asian Handicap -0.25

  • Burnley have scored in all 11 Championship matches this season, showing consistent attacking threat.
  • Lincoln average only 35.5% possession recently, indicating Burnley’s expected control of the game.
  • Lincoln face suspensions and recent red cards, weakening their defensive stability.
  • Burnley’s Asian Handicap -0.25 offers partial stake refund if the match ends in a draw, mitigating risk.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

Burnley’s reliable scoring record and superior possession underpin the model's in backing them on the -0.25 handicap. Lincoln’s defensive disruptions, including multiple suspensions and red cards, increase their vulnerability to Burnley’s sustained attacks. Although the price is slightly short, the model sees this as a cautious value play given Burnley’s ability to capitalize on defensive gaps and control the match tempo. The model advises reduced stakes due to the price sensitivity and Burnley’s defensive fragility, which remains the main risk to this selection.

Burnley scoring consistencyScored in all 11 matches
Strong positive
Lincoln defensive issuesMultiple suspensions and red cards
Strong positive
Possession advantageBurnley average 49.5% vs Lincoln 35.5%
Positive
Price sensitivity48.3% model chance vs 52.6% implied (-4.3 pts)
Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Burnley’s consistent goal-scoring and possession control provide a tactical edge against a depleted Lincoln defense struggling with suspensions and discipline. The visitors’ ability to maintain attacking pressure while exploiting defensive gaps makes the Asian Handicap -0.25 a sensible choice, balancing potential reward with partial stake protection.

Main risk

Both teams have shown attacking promise, but defensive weaknesses and inconsistent results have prevented either from establishing momentum.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · tactical and form advantage

“Burnley’s attacking consistency combined with Lincoln’s defensive disruptions creates a clear opportunity for the visitors to control the match and secure at least a narrow victory, making the -0.25 handicap a tactically sound bet.”

Key Data Signals

Burnley Asian Handicap -0.25 evidence

Burnley have scored in all 11 Championship matches this season, showing consistent attacking threat.

Lincoln average only 35.5% possession recently, indicating Burnley’s expected control of the game.

Lincoln face suspensions and recent red cards, weakening their defensive stability.

Burnley’s Asian Handicap -0.25 offers partial stake refund if the match ends in a draw, mitigating risk.

What To Watch In The Data

Burnley Asian Handicap -0.25 notes

  • Recent trends show both teams’ matches frequently exceed 2.5 goals, with Lincoln’s last four Championship games all going over this mark.
  • This suggests a high-tempo game with defensive gaps on both sides, increasing the likelihood of multiple goals and supporting an open match scenario.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Lincoln0.8
Avg goals scored
Burnley1.8
Lincoln2.6
Avg goals conceded
Burnley1.6
Lincoln40%
BTTS rate
Burnley80%
Lincoln80%
Over 2.5 goals
Burnley80%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 73% vs implied 60% · edge +13.4 pts
1.67
Check odds @ 1.67
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 57%
1.91
Check odds @ 1.91
Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 75%
1.28
Check odds @ 1.28
Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 39%
3.2
Check odds @ 3.2
Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 48%
1.91
Check odds @ 1.91
BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 31%
2.1
Check odds @ 2.1
Both teams have shown attacking promise, with Burnley scoring in every match and Lincoln’s recent games featuring high goal totals. Defensive frailties on both sides support the likelihood of goals at both ends, aligning with the expectation of an open game where both teams find the net.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickBurnley Draw No BetBetfred guide price · Model 66% vs implied 51% · edge +15 pts
1.95
Check odds @ 1.95
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.67
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Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 75%
1.53
Check odds @ 1.53
Burnley to WinBetfred guide price · model 56%
2.45
Check odds @ 2.45
Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 57%
1.91
Check odds @ 1.91
The 48.3% for Burnley Asian Handicap -0.25 sits against roughly 52.6% implied by the current price (-4.3 pts). Burnley’s scoring consistency and Lincoln’s defensive disruptions give the visitors an advantage.

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Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Lincoln

DLLLW
Last 51W 1D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 3D 4L
17 Oct 2026A Millwall2-2
14 Oct 2026H West Ham0-6
10 Oct 2026A Sheffield Utd0-3
19 Sep 2026H Swansea1-2
15 Sep 2026A Bristol City1-0

Burnley

LDWDL
Last 51W 2D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 4D 5L
16 Oct 2026H Wolves1-2
13 Oct 2026H Charlton2-2
10 Oct 2026A Watford4-0
19 Sep 2026H Derby1-1
12 Sep 2026A Swansea1-3
Market aligned with main pickAway / DrawBetfred guide price · Model 83% vs implied 71% · edge +11.2 pts
1.4
Check odds @ 1.4
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Burnley Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 66%
1.95
Check odds @ 1.95
Burnley to WinBetfred guide price · model 56%
2.45
Check odds @ 2.45
Burnley’s recent form shows a slight edge with 5 points from the last fixtures compared to Lincoln’s 4, supported by a higher goals-for average (1.8 vs 0.8) and better defensive record. This momentum combined with Lincoln’s disciplinary issues suggests Burnley are better positioned to influence the match outcome.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

80%Lincoln Over 2.5
80%Burnley Over 2.5
1H2H avg goals
Recent trends show both teams’ matches frequently exceed 2.5 goals, with Lincoln’s last four Championship games all going over this mark. This suggests a high-tempo game with defensive gaps on both sides, increasing the likelihood of multiple goals and supporting an open match scenario.

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