Derby vs Lincoln: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

Derby take on Lincoln in the League Cup on Saturday, 8 August 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Final result: Derby 1–2 Lincoln. Lincoln won the match.

Derby come into this fixture having won 0, drawn 0 and lost 1 of their last 1 game (L), scoring in every game.

Lincoln come into this fixture having won 2, drawn 0 and lost 0 of their last 2 games (WW), scoring in every game.

In their last 8 meetings, Derby have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 against Lincoln. These fixtures have averaged 1.3 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.

Defensively, Derby kept 2 clean sheets and Lincoln kept 2 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.

Our prediction for Derby vs Lincoln is Home Team to Score at least one goal with a 85% confidence rating at odds of 1.15. This tip is informed by the head-to-head trends above (1.3 goals per game, 25% both-teams-to-score), recent form (Derby L, Lincoln WW).