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Sheffield Utd v Lincoln Stats

Data last updated: Fri 09 Oct 2026, 22:13 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This Championship clash features Sheffield Utd hosting Lincoln in a fixture where Lincoln arrives with a slight edge in recent form and league standing. Lincoln has accumulated 11 points, sitting 12th, while Sheffield Utd is 18th with 9 points. Lincoln's defensive solidity and efficient attacking play contrast with Sheffield Utd's struggles to convert chances despite higher shot volumes. Both teams will seek to exploit tactical opportunities, but Lincoln's recent momentum and defensive discipline set the stage for a competitive encounter with potential for an away victory.

BT4Y best bet

Lincoln to Win

  • Lincoln holds a higher league position and points tally than Sheffield Utd, indicating better overall form.
  • Lincoln concedes fewer goals per game (0.6) compared to Sheffield Utd (1.8), highlighting defensive strength.
  • Lincoln's attacker M. Ladefoged shows strong goal threat with 1.38 shots on target per 90 minutes.
  • Sheffield Utd averages fewer shots on target (3.6) than Lincoln (3.2), but Lincoln's conversion and defensive resilience give them an edge.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Lincoln to win with a 50.9% chance, significantly higher than the implied market chance of 29.4%, indicating strong value. Lincoln's defensive record is impressive, conceding only 0.6 goals per game, while their attackers, especially M. Ladefoged, provide a consistent threat with high shot volumes and accuracy. Sheffield Utd's defensive vulnerabilities and lower recent points accumulation support the away win prediction. No data limitations affect , and the price offers a positive with standard stake guidance.

Model Chance44.4% model chance vs 29.4% implied (+15 pts)
Strong positive
Implied Market Chance44.4% model chance vs 29.4% implied (+15 pts)
Positive
Defensive StrengthLincoln concedes 0.6 goals per game
Strong positive
Attacking ThreatM. Ladefoged averages 5.54 shots/90 with 1.38 on target
Strong positive
Recent FormLincoln has 11 points vs Sheffield Utd's 9
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Lincoln's disciplined defense and efficient attack, led by M. Ladefoged, provide a tactical and statistical foundation for an away win. Their superior recent form and league position reinforce this outlook, making Lincoln a strong contender to secure victory in this Championship fixture.

Main risk

Rotation, motivation and a slow tempo are the main cautions before treating the result price as settled.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Tactical and player impact

“Lincoln's ability to combine defensive resilience with a potent attacking threat, particularly through Ladefoged, makes them a compelling pick for the win despite being away from home.”

Key Data Signals

Lincoln to Win evidence

Lincoln holds a higher league position and points tally than Sheffield Utd, indicating better overall form.

Lincoln concedes fewer goals per game (0.6) compared to Sheffield Utd (1.8), highlighting defensive strength.

Lincoln's attacker M. Ladefoged shows strong goal threat with 1.38 shots on target per 90 minutes.

Sheffield Utd averages fewer shots on target (3.6) than Lincoln (3.2), but Lincoln's conversion and defensive resilience give them an edge.

What To Watch In The Data

Lincoln to Win notes

  • Over the last five matches, Sheffield Utd's games have an 80% Over 2.5 Goals rate, indicating open, high-tempo contests.
  • Lincoln's matches show a 20% rate, reflecting a more cautious approach.
  • The average goals in their head-to-head is 0, but the trend suggests Sheffield Utd favors higher scoring games, while Lincoln aims to control tempo and limit goals, influencing the match's goal dynamics.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Sheffield Utd1.4
Avg goals scored
Lincoln0.8
Sheffield Utd1.8
Avg goals conceded
Lincoln0.6
Sheffield Utd80%
BTTS rate
Lincoln40%
Sheffield Utd80%
Over 2.5 goals
Lincoln20%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetUK guide price · Model 70% vs implied 56% · edge +14.4 pts
1.8
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 61%
1.8
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 43%
2
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 61%
1.3
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 25%
3.5
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 34%
1.91
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Lincoln's matches tend to be lower scoring, with only a 20% Over 2.5 Goals rate and 40% BTTS rate, reflecting their defensive focus. Sheffield Utd's games are more open, with 80% Over 2.5 and BTTS rates. This contrast suggests a tactical battle where Lincoln aims to contain Sheffield Utd's attack, potentially limiting total goals and BTTS occurrence.

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Market odds

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

Market aligned with main pickLincoln to WinBet365 guide price · Model 44% vs implied 29% · edge +15 pts
3.4
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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 70%
1.8
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Lincoln Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 59%
2.3
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Over 3.5 CardsBetfred guide price · model 67%
1.62
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Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 75%
1.3
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 43%
2
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The 44.4% for Lincoln to Win sits against roughly 29.4% implied by the current price (+15 pts). Lincoln have the stronger recent points return, taking 8 points from the sample compared with 6 for Sheffield Utd.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Sheffield Utd

LLWLW
Last 52W 0D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 3D 3L
19 Sep 2026A Stoke City1-2
13 Sep 2026H Wolves0-1
08 Sep 2026A Blackburn2-1
05 Sep 2026H Norwich1-3
01 Sep 2026H Bolton3-2

Lincoln

LWWDD
Last 52W 2D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 2D 3L
19 Sep 2026H Swansea1-2
15 Sep 2026A Bristol City1-0
12 Sep 2026A Preston1-0
05 Sep 2026H Southampton1-1
01 Sep 2026H Blackburn0-0
Market aligned with main pickLincoln to WinBet365 guide price · Model 44% vs implied 29% · edge +15 pts
3.4
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Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 74%
1.7
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Lincoln Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 59%
2.3
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Lincoln's recent form shows 8 points gained with a solid defensive record, conceding only 0.6 goals per game, contrasting with Sheffield Utd's 6 points and 1.8 goals conceded per game. Lincoln's ability to secure points with fewer goals scored highlights their efficiency and defensive organization, supporting the away win prediction.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

80%Sheffield Utd Over 2.5
20%Lincoln Over 2.5
0H2H avg goals
Over the last five matches, Sheffield Utd's games have an 80% Over 2.5 Goals rate, indicating open, high-tempo contests. Lincoln's matches show a 20% rate, reflecting a more cautious approach. The average goals in their head-to-head is 0, but the trend suggests Sheffield Utd favors higher scoring games, while Lincoln aims to control tempo and limit goals, influencing the match's goal dynamics.

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