Lincoln vs Burnley Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Two Championship strugglers meet at ProAmpac Stadium, and our Lincoln vs Burnley prediction starts with a simple truth: neither side has given anyone much reason for confidence lately.

Lincoln sit 18th in the standings, yet the reigning League One champions are still chasing their first home league win of the season.

Burnley are worse off, sitting in the relegation zone on eight points. Even so, the Lincoln vs Burnley betting odds make the visitors slight favorites at +160 (Polymarket) on the moneyline.

Lincoln won the only previous meeting between these clubs, but that counts for little now. Both sides badly need points, and Burnley need them just to climb out of the drop zone.

Lincoln vs Burnley Recent Results

Lincoln are in a real slide. A red card hurt them for the second game running at Millwall, where they let a 2-0 lead slip and settled for a tie, with Andrei Coubis and Rob Street on the scoresheet. That leaves the Imps with one point from the last 12 available.

Burnley's problem is holding on. Jamie Vardy gave them an early lead against Wolves, but the Clarets still lost 2-1 at Turf Moor. The 4-0 win over Watford earlier in the run shows what this group can do, but the Wolves collapse fits a side that struggles badly to protect a lead.

Lincoln vs Burnley Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Lincoln: T. Darikwa (Injured/out), M. Melia (Injured/out), D. Elerewe (Suspended), F. Draper (Suspended), T. Hamer (Suspended)

Burnley: E. Agyei (Injured/out), B. Humphreys (Injured/out), A. Barnes (Injured/out), H. Mejbri (Injured/out), A. Ramsey (Injured/out), A. Ahmedhodzic (Injured/out), Z. Amdouni (Injured/doubtful), J. Beyer (Unfit/out), J. Cullen (Unfit/out), J. Banel (Unfit/out)

Lincoln

The Lincoln vs Burnley lineups news is mixed for the hosts. Conor McGrandles has served his suspension and is available again, but Deji Elerewe, Tom Hamer and Freddie Draper are all suspended. Chiedozie Ogbene, Callum Elder and Ryley Towler could all start.

Burnley

Burnley's injury list is long. Anel Ahmedhodzic misses this trip under the concussion protocol, and Zeki Amdouni is doubtful, which hurts a squad already missing several bodies. Nicky Hayen could recall Dastan Satpaev.

Lincoln vs Burnley Predicted Lineup

Lincoln

Formation: 3-4-3 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: G. Wickens; C. Elder, S. Bradley, R. Towler; A. Reach, I. Varfolomeev, C. McGrandles, A. Coubis; C. Ogbene, R. Street, R. Hackett

Burnley

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: G. Coudert; K. Walker, I. Julio, H. Ekdal, L. Pires; R. Hatate, M. Alleyne; L. Ramazani, J. Laurent, D. Satpaev; J. Vardy

Lincoln vs Burnley Key Stats & Game Facts

• Burnley have failed to win 10 of their last 11 games in the Championship.
• Lincoln City have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 games in the Championship.
• Jacob Bruun Larsen has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 3 appearances in the Championship.
• Reo Hatate has won 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances in the Championship.
• Zeki Amdouni has recorded 2+ shots on target in 3 of his last 4 appearances in the Championship.

Lincoln vs Burnley Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a narrow Burnley win in a tight, low-scoring game. The visitors are the projected favorites with a win probability just over 39%, and while Lincoln create plenty, they have a real problem finishing those chances. Burnley only need one moment of quality from someone like Jamie Vardy to settle it, and that view drives our Lincoln vs Burnley best picks below.

Best Picks

Under 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a low-scoring game at Sincil Bank. This pick sits in the Total Goals Over/Under market, and the projection of 2.33 total goals lands below the line. Our numbers put the Under at 58.68%, higher than the price implies, and it keeps showing up as a positive expected value spot.

Both Teams To Score: No. One side may fail to find the net in a tight Championship contest. This one sits in the Both Teams To Score market. The projection gives both teams scoring only 47.32%, which makes No the likelier side, and Lincoln's shaky finishing plus Burnley's lengthy injury list both point the same way.

Lincoln vs Burnley Same Game Parlay

Our Lincoln vs Burnley same game parlay picks play a higher-variance script: Zeki Amdouni to score, both teams to score, a Conor McGrandles card and Largie Ramazani shots.

Zeki Amdouni has found the net in 3 of his last 4 Championship outings. He is listed as doubtful, though, so check his status before kickoff.

Both Teams To Score: Yes has landed in 9 of Burnley's last 10 games. It runs against our standalone pick, but it is the engine of this parlay's goals script.

Conor McGrandles is back from suspension, and the referee has reached for a card against him twice across his last three Championship appearances. Lincoln's aggressive style keeps him in the firing line.

Largie Ramazani Over 1.5 Player Shots has come in on six occasions across his past seven outings. Burnley love a long shot and attack down the right, exactly where he is projected to line up.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Lincoln vs Burnley Talking Points

The set-piece battle could decide this one. Lincoln are dangerous on attacking set pieces and strong in the air, while Burnley rate poorly at defending set pieces and aerial duels. Nicky Hayen stressed tactical discipline and synchronized pressing this week, and his side will need both against a Lincoln team built on long balls and crosses. Chris Cohen praised his squad's resilience after the red card at Millwall, but the Imps can't keep playing short-handed. If Lincoln can't turn their dead-ball pressure into goals, Burnley's edge holds.

Lincoln vs Burnley Predictions FAQs

When is the Lincoln vs Burnley English Championship game?

The game is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT.

Where is Lincoln vs Burnley being played?

The game is being played at ProAmpac Stadium.

Who are the probable lineups for Lincoln vs Burnley?

Lincoln are listed in a 3-4-3 with probable starters G. Wickens, S. Bradley, R. Towler, C. McGrandles and R. Street. Burnley are listed in a 4-2-3-1 with probable starters G. Coudert, K. Walker, J. Laurent and J. Vardy.

Which players are unavailable for Lincoln vs Burnley?

Lincoln's list shows T. Darikwa and M. Melia as injured, with D. Elerewe, F. Draper and T. Hamer suspended. Burnley's list includes A. Barnes and several other injured or unfit players, with Z. Amdouni marked as doubtful.

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