Lincoln City vs Chelsea Predictions

Lincoln City vs Chelsea Predictions for this EFL Cup clash. Chelsea meet Lincoln City in Tuesday’s EFL Cup tie, with predictions, stats, polls and betting odds previewing the Premier League side against League One opponents. Read on for all our predictions and free betting tips for the game.

EFL Cup | Sep 23 2025 at 7:45 pm UK at Sincil Bank

Lincoln City vs Chelsea Predictions

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• Lincoln’s scoring form: They’ve netted 11 goals in their last six matches, showing they carry enough threat to hurt even top-level defences.
• Chelsea’s leaky backline: The Blues have conceded in five of their last six games, averaging more than one goal against per match.
• Cup context: Lincoln have conceded just four goals in their last six, but they now face a Chelsea side averaging 2.17 goals per game.

Best Bet for Lincoln City vs Chelsea

Cup football always carries that mischievous feeling that anything can happen. Lincoln City’s supporters will certainly arrive at Sincil Bank believing they can shake up the script, especially after their 3-1 success over Luton Town in League One. Ben House was the hero with a brace, and Justin Obikwu added his name to the scoresheet to cap off a strong showing. That victory extended their unbeaten streak and highlighted the confidence coursing through this team. Their defence has tightened up as well, letting in just four goals across their last six matches, a level of resilience that will be severely tested here.

Chelsea, by contrast, are licking wounds. Defeats to Manchester United and Bayern Munich in the past week have dampened spirits, leaving questions over whether Enzo Maresca’s side can find the balance between their attractive possession football and the need for defensive steel. The Blues did have moments of promise in those matches—Trevoh Chalobah found the net at Old Trafford—but costly lapses continue to frustrate. Yet, when you scan their attacking numbers—13 goals in six matches—it is clear they still pose a serious threat.

This clash feels like a proper test of levels: Lincoln with belief and form, Chelsea with power and pedigree. The question is whether the underdogs can exploit Chelsea’s fragility, or if class will inevitably shine through.

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Best Bet for Lincoln City vs Chelsea

At BettingTips4You we strip away the clutter and give you one clear prediction. No lists, no confusion—just the tip we believe offers the most value. For this tie, the Best Bet is Chelsea to win and Both Teams to Score.

The evidence points firmly this way. Chelsea have been potent in attack, averaging more than two goals per game, but their defensive line has been fragile, conceding in five of their last six outings. Even in games where they controlled possession, they were still undone by lapses at the back. Against United they allowed Fernandes and Casemiro to punish them, and Bayern sliced through them far too easily in Europe. That makes it difficult to back them for a clean sheet, particularly away from home in a feisty cup atmosphere.

Lincoln, however, have shown they can strike. House is in form, having netted twice against Luton, and the team as a whole have scored in each of their last six games. Their return of 11 goals across that stretch is evidence enough they can trouble Chelsea’s defence, especially with the crowd urging them forward. While they won’t dominate the ball, Lincoln’s efficiency in attacking phases and set pieces could provide their moment.

Of course, Chelsea’s overall quality should still decide the game. With attacking options capable of punishing any mistake, they have the tools to score multiple times against League One opposition. Lincoln’s resilience might keep things competitive, but the step up in class is daunting.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Graham Hartshorn noted:

“Cup nights are all about fine margins, and Chelsea’s defence leaves the door ajar. But their attacking weapons should still ensure they leave with the win—even if it isn’t perfect.”

Our correct score call is Chelsea 3-1 Lincoln City. The Premier League side’s firepower should tell, yet Lincoln’s form and belief suggest they can land a blow of their own.

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