Lincoln vs Birmingham Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Lincoln welcome Birmingham to ProAmpac Stadium on Saturday in the English Championship, and our Lincoln vs Birmingham prediction leans toward a Blues side carrying the better squad and the sharper form.

Lincoln sit 15th in the standings and play a direct, aggressive style built on long balls and crosses. They create plenty, but defending set pieces and wide attacks remains their weak spot.

Chris Davies' Birmingham sit seventh and carry the more dangerous attack. It is built on width, with Liam Millar and Carlos Vicente stretching defenses from both flanks.

The stakes are clear enough. The Blues want to hold their top-eight spot, while the Imps need to prove the Burnley comeback was no one-off.

Lincoln vs Birmingham Recent Results

Lincoln finally found a pulse last weekend, storming back after halftime to beat Burnley 4-1. That result snapped a four-game winless skid, but one big day does not erase a bottom-half campaign. Ben House is the creative engine behind striker Mikkel Ladefoged, and the Imps' set-piece threat keeps them dangerous even when their open play stalls.

Birmingham hold the top form ranking in the Championship, and their three-game winning run only ended last weekend in a narrow loss at Cardiff, where Yousef Salech struck early. The Blues protect a lead well and know how to come back from behind. Demarai Gray has scored in two of his three most recent Championship outings, adding depth to the attack.

Lincoln vs Birmingham Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Lincoln: Mason Melia (Injured/out), Tendayi Darikwa (Injured/out), Sonny Bradley (Injured/doubtful)

Birmingham: Marc Leonard (Injured/out), Paik Seung-Ho (Injured/out), August Priske (Doubtful)

Lincoln

The biggest question in the Lincoln vs Birmingham lineups is at center back. Lincoln will check on Sonny Bradley after he picked up an injury against Burnley, and Ryley Towler is set to step in. Freddie Draper and Tom Hamer should both return from suspension, while Mason Melia and Tendayi Darikwa remain sidelined.

Birmingham

Chris Davies expects striker August Priske to be available despite his doubtful tag, which would leave the Blues with their usual settled lineup. Marc Leonard and Paik Seung-Ho are both out of contention for the trip.

Lincoln vs Birmingham Predicted Lineup

Lincoln

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

Predicted Starting Lineup: George Wickens; Andrei Coubiș, Deji Elerewe, Ryley Towler, Adam Reach; Yunus Konak, Conor McGrandles; Reeco Hackett, Ben House, Dom Jefferies; Mikkel Ladefoged (probable)

Birmingham

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

Predicted Starting Lineup: James Beadle; Bright Osayi-Samuel, Christoph Klarer, Phil Neumann, Alex Cochrane; Jhon Solís, Tomoki Iwata; Carlos Vicente, Jay Stansfield, Liam Millar; August Priske (probable)

Lincoln vs Birmingham Key Stats & Game Facts

• Birmingham have won their last 4 games against Lincoln City in all competitions.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Lincoln City's last 5 games in the Championship.
• Liam Millar has scored or assisted in 5 of his last 7 appearances in the Championship.
• Freddie Draper has committed 3+ fouls in 6 of his last 10 appearances in the Championship.
• Jay Stansfield has recorded 1+ shots on target in 6 of his last 8 appearances in the Championship.

Lincoln vs Birmingham Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a narrow Birmingham win. The Lincoln vs Birmingham betting odds agree, with the Blues priced at +125 (Polymarket) on the moneyline and Lincoln at +260 (Polymarket). Birmingham's settled lineup and dangerous wide play, led by Liam Millar on the left and Carlos Vicente on the right, line up nicely against a Lincoln defense that struggles down the flanks. The Blues also know how to protect a lead, so we see a cagey, low-event game rather than a shootout.

Best Picks

Both Teams To Score: No. Lincoln or Birmingham could fail to score in a tight Championship contest. This is a Both Teams To Score selection, and it has been flagged as a positive-value play again and again. Our projections put both teams scoring at just 48.5%, so No is the favored side, and a stubborn Birmingham side protecting a lead fits that script.

Under 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. This is the second of our Lincoln vs Birmingham best picks, from the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projected total of 2.43 goals sits just under the line. Under 2.5 also carries a 56.2% probability in our numbers, and it pairs neatly with the Both Teams To Score: No pick.

Lincoln vs Birmingham Same Game Parlay

Our Lincoln vs Birmingham same game parlay picks stack four legs: Jay Stansfield over 1.5 shots, a Ben House card, a Demarai Gray shot on target and over 1.5 Birmingham cards.

Stansfield has attempted 2+ shots in nine of his 10 most recent Championship appearances. As the central attacking midfielder, he sits at the heart of everything Birmingham build.

Ben House has been carded three times across his past five Championship games. Lincoln play an aggressive style, which gives him plenty of opportunities to find the referee's notebook.

Demarai Gray has put at least one shot on target in every one of his four most recent league outings in the Championship. He does not need many touches to test a goalkeeper.

Birmingham's card count has cleared 1.5 in nine of their 10 most recent games. Their aggressive edge and habit of fouling in dangerous areas back that up.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Lincoln vs Birmingham Talking Points

Saturday doubles as Lincoln's annual Remembrance Day game, with pre-game military tributes, an armed forces guard of honor and a live bugle rendition of the Last Post. Once the ball rolls, the key battle is out wide. Birmingham love to attack down the right, and Lincoln have struggled to defend wing attacks. Chris Davies has said his side are determined to put things right after Cardiff and expects Lincoln to provide a tough physical test. That tracks with an Imps team that goes direct, crosses often and holds its own in aerial duels, so this could get messy before it gets pretty.

Lincoln vs Birmingham Predictions FAQs

What time is the Lincoln vs Birmingham kickoff?

The kickoff is 8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Where is Lincoln vs Birmingham being played?

Lincoln vs Birmingham is being played at ProAmpac Stadium.

Who is in Lincoln's probable starting lineup?

Lincoln's probable 4-2-3-1 lineup is George Wickens, Adam Reach, Deji Elerewe, Ryley Towler, Andrei Coubiș, Yunus Konak, Conor McGrandles, Dom Jefferies, Ben House, Reeco Hackett and Mikkel Ladefoged.

Which players are injured for Lincoln vs Birmingham?

Lincoln's injured players are Mason Melia and Tendayi Darikwa. Birmingham's injured players are Marc Leonard and Paik Seung-Ho.

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