Bradford City vs Lincoln City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Bradford City vs Lincoln City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: October 28th, 2025 | University of Bradford Stadium | EFL League One | 19:45 (GMT)

A pivotal promotion battle highlights the mid-week League One action as high-flying Bradford City welcome Lincoln City to the University of Bradford Stadium.

Bradford have established themselves as one of the league's dominant home sides this season, winning five consecutive league games at home and losing just one of their first twelve matches overall. Their attack has been formidable, scoring more goals than any other team in the division to date, with Bobby Pointon, Will Swan, and Antoni Sarcevic leading the line. They come into this fixture in excellent form, having gone four games without a loss.

However, they face a resilient Lincoln side determined to solidify their place in the play-off spots. The Imps have been tough to beat away from home, currently riding a four-match unbeaten streak on the road. Despite a recent narrow home defeat to Exeter, they bounced back with a crucial 1-0 win over Stevenage in their last league outing, demonstrating their defensive solidity. With just one point separating them from their opponents, Lincoln know a victory could see them leapfrog the Bantams and further cement their promotion credentials.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals at 1.95 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Bradford City vs Lincoln City Predicted Lineups

Bradford City Predicted XI: Walker, Byrne, Wright, Kelly, Neufville, Touray, Power, Metcalfe, Wright, Swan, Kavanagh

Lincoln City Predicted XI: Street, House, Draper, Hackett, Bayliss, McGrandles, Towler, Bradley, Hamer, Darikwa, Wickens

Bradford City vs Lincoln City Current League Standings

Bradford are currently 3rd in League One with 26 points from 13 games. They have scored 23 goals and conceded 16. A win would see them rise to the top of the table.

Lincoln are 6th in League One with 24 points from 13 games. They’ve scored 18 goals and conceded 11. A win would see them leapfrog five teams to the top of the table.

Bradford City vs Lincoln City Head-to-Head Timeline

This pair have met 85 times in their history. Bradford have won 33 games, Lincoln have won 29, and there have been 22 draws. This campaign marks the first time the duo have been in the same league since the 2010/11 season.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• August 2021: Bradford City 0-3 Lincoln City (League Trophy)
• September 2020: Bradford City 0-5 Lincoln City (League Cup)
• February 2011: Bradford City 1-2 Lincoln City (League Two)
• January 2011: Lincoln City 1-2 Bradford City (League Two)
• January 2010: Lincoln City 2-1 Bradford City (League Two)

Lincoln City have won five of the last six matches in this game.

Recent Bradford City and Lincoln City Matches Analysis

Bradford City Last 5 Matches:

• Stevenage 1-1 Bradford City (League One)
• Bradford City 2-2 Barnsley (League One)
• Bradford City 5-1 Everton U21 (League Trophy)
• Rotherham United 2-2 Bradford City (League One)
• Bradford City 1-0 Blackpool (League One)

Bradford are unbeaten in five games (all competitions), but have struggled to find the winning strike, having drawn their last three league games.

Lincoln City Last 5 Matches:

• Leyton Orient 1-0 Lincoln City (League One)
• Lincoln City 1-0 Stevenage (League One)
• Lincoln City 0-1 Exeter City (League One)
• Lincoln City 3-0 Manchester United (League Trophy)
• Peterborough United 0-3 Lincoln City (League One)

The scoreline has ended 1-0 in each of Lincoln’s last three league games.

Bradford City vs Lincoln City Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 46.7% confidence in over 2.5 goals. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Bradford City vs Lincoln City Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.95 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted over 2.5 goals in this fixture. Their head-to-head record justifies confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Bradford City vs Lincoln City

Bobby Pointon (Bradford City): A young, dynamic midfielder who has been instrumental in Bradford City's strong start to the League One season. The 21-year-old is the team's top goalscorer in the league this campaign with 5 goals and 1 assist from just 10 league appearances. His attacking output, especially from midfield, makes him a constant threat and a key source of goals for a team aiming for promotion.

Freddie Draper (Lincoln City): The young forward has been identified as a player with genuine upside and a key figure in Lincoln City's evolving attack. Draper, who is only 21, is becoming a central part of Michael Skubala's plans.

Bradford City vs Lincoln City Match Facts

Broadcast Details: Sky Sports+ App

Stadium Information: Valley Parade, currently known as University of Bradford Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is an all-seater football stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. The stadium was built in 1886, and it has a capacity of 24,840.

Referee: Elliott Bell (England)