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27th Jan. England League 1---Lincoln City VS Bradford City Prediction
England League 1 - Lincoln City VS Bradford City
Match Time:28-01-2026 03:45 Wednesday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Team News
Lincoln City have been solid at home, winning several recent league games at LNER Stadium and keeping clean sheets in key matches. Their attack has clicked with Ethan Hamilton and others providing goals from midfield, while Reeco Hackett-Fairchild and Bailey Cadamarteri add pace up front. No major new injuries reported; the squad looks fresh after a midweek break, with manager Michael Skubala able to field a strong 4-2-3-1 or 3-5-2. Defensively, they've been resilient (conceding fewer than most in the bottom half), and set-piece work has been a strength. Expect high pressing, quick transitions, and exploitation of home advantage—Lincoln have lost only a handful at home all season.
Bradford City come off mixed results, including narrow wins and draws that have kept them clear of serious danger. Their away form has improved slightly (picking up points on the road lately), but defensive lapses remain an issue (conceding in most away trips). Key attackers like Andy Cook (still a threat with double-digit goals) and Emil Riis Jakobsen provide physical presence, while midfielders like Richie Smallwood offer experience. No fresh major absences highlighted, so expect a compact 4-4-2 or 5-3-2 setup focused on organization, long balls to Cook, and counters. Bradford's resilience in scrappy games could make them hard to break down, but they struggle against sides with better possession control.
Head to Head Analysis
Recent meetings have been competitive and often tight. Lincoln hold a slight edge in the last few encounters, winning two of the previous four (including a 2-0 home victory last season) with one draw and one Bradford win. At LNER Stadium, Lincoln are unbeaten in their last three against Bradford (two wins, one draw), typically controlling games and limiting chances. Bradford have scored in several recent clashes but rarely keep clean sheets away at Lincoln. Games tend to stay low-to-mid scoring—under 2.5 goals frequent in H2H—due to both sides' defensive approaches when facing each other. Expect a physical battle with limited clear openings, Lincoln dominating possession and Bradford sitting deeper to frustrate.
Prediction
Lincoln's strong home record, better overall form, and attacking options give them the clear edge in this one—LNER Stadium has been a tough venue for visitors this season. Bradford can be stubborn and nick points on the road, but their inconsistency and defensive issues against organized sides point to struggle. This should be a controlled, hard-fought game with Lincoln breaking through via quality or set pieces, while Bradford limit damage but lack enough cutting edge to turn it around.
Final Prediction: Lincoln City win 2-0 (or 2-1). Hosts to secure the three points comfortably—around 65% confidence in a Lincoln victory, with under 2.5 goals likely in a tactical affair.
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