Burton Albion vs Lincoln City Predictions

Burton Albion vs Lincoln City predictions for this League One. Burton Albion host Lincoln City seeking crucial victory to move clear of the relegation zone, while Lincoln aim to strengthen their League One mid-table standing. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

League One | Sep 13 2025 at 3:00 pm UK at the Pirelli Stadium

Burton Albion vs Lincoln City Predictions

Can the Brewers Halt the Imps’ Unbeaten Streak?

• Lincoln’s unbeaten resilience
  • Lincoln have avoided defeat in eight of their last nine across all competitions, proving they are incredibly tough to break down even away from home.
• Burton’s home struggles worsening
  • The Brewers have failed to win any of their last five games against third-tier sides at the Pirelli, highlighting just how fragile their home advantage has become.
• Goals drying up at Burton
  • In two of their last three league matches at home, Burton have failed to score, a trend that could haunt them against Lincoln’s disciplined backline.

Best Bet for Burton Albion vs Lincoln City

Burton Albion welcome Lincoln City to the Pirelli Stadium this Saturday, with the stakes looking very different for each side. The hosts, stuck near the relegation zone in 21st place, are desperate for points after an inconsistent start that has left supporters grumbling. On the other hand, Lincoln are striding into Staffordshire full of confidence, sitting in eighth and unbeaten in their last five league outings.

Burton have had an unusually long break, their previous league game postponed due to international call-ups, which means they’ve gone 11 days without competitive action. For some teams, that might feel like a chance to refresh legs; for others, it risks rustiness setting in. The frustration for the Brewers is that just as they grabbed a rare win — a 2-0 triumph over Liverpool’s Under-21s in the EFL Trophy — they’ve had to sit and stew on their league troubles. Four points from five games is simply not enough, and Gary Bowyer knows it.

In contrast, Lincoln’s rhythm looks almost enviable. Michael Skubala has overseen an impressive stretch in which his side have lost only once in ten matches across all competitions. They may have drawn their last three league fixtures, but they’re creating chances, scoring regularly, and look a far cry from a team under pressure. Burton may already be bracing themselves for another difficult afternoon.

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Best Bet for This Match: Lincoln City to Win

After sifting through every angle, the standout selection for this clash is Lincoln City to take all three points. Here at BettingTips4You, we pride ourselves on offering a single clear prediction per game, no laundry list of confusing punts. We believe in quality over quantity, and when you only make one call, you’re truly accountable for it. And in this fixture, all the signs point to Lincoln’s superiority being enough to edge them over the line.

Why back Lincoln here? For starters, Burton’s home form is hardly fear-inducing. They’ve failed to win in their last five matches against third-tier opponents, whether in the league or cup, and they’ve already lost to Lincoln on their own turf in the Carabao Cup just a fortnight ago. Goals have been a problem too; while they started with a bang against Mansfield, they’ve since failed to score in two of their last three at the Pirelli.

Meanwhile, Lincoln have been a model of resilience. Their run of draws may appear underwhelming, but it’s actually a sign of consistency — avoiding defeat when games get sticky. They’ve got attacking variety with Freddie Draper and Ben House, and their midfield balance makes them difficult to break down. Yes, Rob Street’s suspension will force a shuffle, but Lincoln’s squad depth looks enough to cope.

Burton’s defensive frailties also make grim reading. Losses to Barnsley, Stockport County, and Luton exposed just how easily they can be undone, and even when they avoid defeat, like in the stalemate with Port Vale, they’ve looked toothless going forward. Lincoln, with their blend of organisation and creative threat, are perfectly placed to exploit this.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Steve Harrington put it:

“Form speaks loudly in this one. Lincoln have rhythm, Burton are stuttering, and when you combine confidence with consistency, it usually spells victory. This looks like the clearest call of the weekend.”

All in all, Lincoln’s trajectory and Burton’s struggles make this bet the obvious one.

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Predicted Correct Score: Burton Albion 0-1 Lincoln City

A narrow Lincoln win feels the most realistic outcome. The Imps have shown a knack for tight victories, and Burton’s lack of cutting edge in attack suggests they’ll struggle to hit back if they fall behind.

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