Cardiff
vs
Lincoln City
Sat 05 Dec, 15:00 UTC · Matchweek 19 · probabilities and historical statistics
Live Games
Predicted outcome
Limited history for Lincoln City. Fewer past top flight matches on record means these figures are less reliable than usual.
Event markets
This match League average
Predicted Score
Team comparison
- Cardiff
- Lincoln City
Did you know?
- Lincoln City have conceded in each of their last 8 matches.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of Cardiff's last 10 matches.
- Cardiff's matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 10.
- Lincoln City have won just 3 of their last 10 matches.
H2H
These two have no meetings in the stored history. At least one of them is newly promoted.
How they play
Each line runs across the 24 clubs of the league, from up to the last 19 league games of each. A marker at either end means the most or least of that measure.
- Keeps the ball
- Cedes possession
- Set piece heavy
- Crosses and headers
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PossessionCedes the ballKeeps the ball60% 1st of 24 37% 24th of 24
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Shot selectionShoots on sightWaits for the chance0.11 xG a shot 9th of 24 0.11 xG a shot 11th of 24
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Set piecesOpen playSet pieces23% of xG 15th of 24 38% of xG 3rd of 24
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Route to goalOn the groundCrosses and headers17% of shots 13th of 24 24% of shots 3rd of 24
Where they differ
- Cardiff see much more of the ball than Lincoln City, 60% against 37%.
- Lincoln City get more of their chances from set pieces than Cardiff, 38% against 23%.
- Lincoln City go more through the air than Cardiff, 24% of shots against 17%.
Ball Stats (Last 10 games)
Disciplinary/Tackles (Last 10 games)
Previous Game Statistics (Last 10)
- Under · 2 (20%)
- Over · 8 (80%)
- Under · 3 (33%)
- Over · 6 (67%)
- Under · 3 (30%)
- Over · 7 (70%)
- Under · 4 (44%)
- Over · 5 (56%)
- Under · 5 (50%)
- Over · 5 (50%)
- Under · 4 (44%)
- Over · 5 (56%)
- Yes · 1 (10%)
- No · 9 (90%)
- Yes · 7 (70%)
- No · 3 (30%)
- Under · 3 (30%)
- Over · 7 (70%)
- Under · 4 (44%)
- Over · 5 (56%)
- Under · 3 (30%)
- Over · 7 (70%)
- Under · 4 (44%)
- Over · 5 (56%)
- Under · 6 (60%)
- Over · 4 (40%)
- Under · 4 (44%)
- Over · 5 (56%)
- Yes · 2 (20%)
- No · 8 (80%)
- Yes · 5 (50%)
- No · 5 (50%)
- Under · 2 (20%)
- Over · 8 (80%)
- Under · 4 (44%)
- Over · 5 (56%)
- Under · 5 (50%)
- Over · 5 (50%)
- Under · 4 (44%)
- Over · 5 (56%)
- Under · 5 (50%)
- Over · 5 (50%)
- Under · 4 (44%)
- Over · 5 (56%)
- Yes · 2 (20%)
- No · 8 (80%)
- Yes · 8 (80%)
- No · 2 (20%)
- Under · 4 (50%)
- Over · 4 (50%)
- Under · 1 (14%)
- Over · 6 (86%)
- Under · 4 (50%)
- Over · 4 (50%)
- Under · 1 (14%)
- Over · 6 (86%)
- Under · 7 (88%)
- Over · 1 (12%)
- Under · 1 (14%)
- Over · 6 (86%)
- Yes · 3 (38%)
- No · 5 (62%)
- Yes · 3 (38%)
- No · 5 (62%)
Cardiff
Previous 10 Matches
DLWLWDWLDW-
24 Oct 26 H Cardiff vs
Birmingham 1–0 W
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17 Oct 26 A Cardiff vs
Middlesbrough 2–2 D
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12 Sep 26 A Cardiff vs
Bolton Wanderers 0–1 L
Previous 10 Matches
DDDDDWWWDW-
24 Oct 26 H Cardiff vs
Birmingham 1–0 W
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29 Aug 26 H Cardiff vs
Sheffield United 2–2 D
Previous 10 Matches
DLLDLLLLDL-
17 Oct 26 A Cardiff vs
Middlesbrough 2–2 D
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12 Sep 26 A Cardiff vs
Bolton Wanderers 0–1 L
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05 Sep 26 A Cardiff vs
Portsmouth 0–2 L
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18 Apr 25 A Cardiff vs
Sheffield United 0–2 L
Form & stats (Last 10)
14th in the league · 18 pts
| Results | PPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | DLWLWDWLDW | 1.50 |
| Home | DDDDDWWWDW | 1.80 |
| Away | DLLDLLLLDL | 0.30 |
All time statistics
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 34% | 25% |
| Goals/game (both sides) | 2.61 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| Scored/game | 1.07 | 1.13 | 1.00 |
| Conceded/game | 1.54 | 1.37 | 1.71 |
| Both teams scored | 49% | 48% | 50% |
| Clean sheets | 21% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to score | 36% | 33% | 39% |
| xG/game | 1.13 | 1.32 | 0.94 |
| xG against/game | 1.59 | 1.41 | 1.77 |
| npxG/game | 1.06 | 1.21 | 0.91 |
| Deep completions/game | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| PPDA (press intensity) | 18.5 | 16.4 | 20.5 |
| Led at half-time | 17% | 19% | 14% |
| Comebacks (trailed at HT, won) | 9% | 7% | 10% |
Lincoln City
Previous 10 Matches
WWLLLDWLLL-
07 Nov 26 A Lincoln City vs
QPR 1–2 L
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03 Nov 26 A Lincoln City vs
Watford 0–1 L
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31 Oct 26 H Lincoln City vs
Birmingham 1–3 L
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24 Oct 26 H Lincoln City vs
Burnley 4–1 W
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17 Oct 26 A Lincoln City vs
Millwall 2–2 D
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14 Oct 26 H Lincoln City vs
West Ham 0–6 L
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10 Oct 26 A Lincoln City vs
Sheffield United 0–3 L
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19 Sep 26 H Lincoln City vs
Swansea 1–2 L
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15 Sep 26 A Lincoln City vs
Bristol City 1–0 W
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12 Sep 26 A Lincoln City vs
Preston 1–0 W
Previous 7 Matches
LDDLLWL-
31 Oct 26 H Lincoln City vs
Birmingham 1–3 L
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24 Oct 26 H Lincoln City vs
Burnley 4–1 W
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14 Oct 26 H Lincoln City vs
West Ham 0–6 L
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19 Sep 26 H Lincoln City vs
Swansea 1–2 L
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05 Sep 26 H Lincoln City vs
Southampton 1–1 D
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01 Sep 26 H Lincoln City vs
Blackburn 0–0 D
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22 Aug 26 H Lincoln City vs
Portsmouth 1–3 L
Previous 8 Matches
LWWWLDLL-
07 Nov 26 A Lincoln City vs
QPR 1–2 L
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03 Nov 26 A Lincoln City vs
Watford 0–1 L
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17 Oct 26 A Lincoln City vs
Millwall 2–2 D
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10 Oct 26 A Lincoln City vs
Sheffield United 0–3 L
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15 Sep 26 A Lincoln City vs
Bristol City 1–0 W
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12 Sep 26 A Lincoln City vs
Preston 1–0 W
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29 Aug 26 A Lincoln City vs
Bolton Wanderers 1–0 W
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15 Aug 26 A Lincoln City vs
Middlesbrough 1–2 L
* not enough games played in this league yet. It includes recent matches from other divisions to fill out the sample.
Form & stats (Last 10)
21st in the league · 15 pts
| Results | PPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | WWLLLDWLLL | 1.00 |
| Home* | LDDLLWL | 0.71 |
| Away* | LWWWLDLL | 1.25 |
All time statistics
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 14% | 38% |
| Goals/game (both sides) | 2.73 | 3.43 | 2.12 |
| Scored/game | 1.00 | 1.14 | 0.88 |
| Conceded/game | 1.73 | 2.29 | 1.25 |
| Both teams scored | 53% | 71% | 38% |
| Clean sheets | 27% | 14% | 38% |
| Failed to score | 27% | 29% | 25% |
| xG/game | 1.28 | 1.67 | 0.93 |
| xG against/game | 1.44 | 1.52 | 1.37 |
| npxG/game | 1.13 | 1.40 | 0.89 |
| Led at half-time | 21% | 14% | 29% |
| Comebacks (trailed at HT, won) | 0% | 0% | 0% |
League standings
Cardiff are 14th with 18 points. Lincoln City are 21st with 15 points.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 14 | +14 | 29 | |
| 2 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 19 | +11 | 29 | |
| 3 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 18 | +6 | 29 | |
| 4 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 18 | +8 | 28 | |
| 5 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 15 | +8 | 28 | |
| 6 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 18 | +4 | 26 | |
| 7 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 15 | +14 | 24 | |
| 8 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 24 | 18 | +6 | 24 | |
| 9 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 23 | +14 | 23 | |
| 10 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 19 | +2 | 22 | |
| 11 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 18 | +2 | 22 | |
| 12 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 32 | 24 | +8 | 21 | |
| 13 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 23 | -1 | 21 | |
| 14 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 27 | +0 | 18 | |
| 15 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 20 | -2 | 18 | |
| 16 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 27 | -4 | 18 | |
| 17 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 24 | -8 | 18 | |
| 18 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 29 | -9 | 17 | |
| 19 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 23 | -10 | 17 | |
| 20 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 23 | -10 | 15 | |
| 21 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 26 | -11 | 15 | |
| 22 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 31 | -9 | 10 | |
| 23 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 30 | -16 | 10 | |
| 24 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 30 | -17 | 8 |
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Lineups & injuries
No expected XI available for Cardiff yet.
Out / doubtful
- C. Chambers Injured · Knee injury (back 2026-11-20)
- D. Lawlor Injured · Hamstring injury (back 2026-11-20)
No expected XI available for Lincoln City yet.
Out / doubtful
- M. Melia Injured · Muscle injury (back 2026-11-30)
- T. Darikwa Injured · Knee injury (back 2026-11-20)
Season Player Statistics
Each player’s numbers in their last 3 matches individually, next to their season total and appearances.
Goals
Scored this season
Shots on target
Efforts that tested the keeper
Total shots
Every attempt on goal
Most carded
Yellow and red cards
Cardiff
- J. Bagan 101 5Y 15
- P. Ng 000 4Y 14
- A. Robertson 000 4Y 15
Lincoln City
- C. McGrandles ––1 5Y 1R 12
- F. Draper 000 5Y 12
- B. House 01– 5Y 12
Most fouls
Fouls committed
Cardiff
- J. Colwill 100 18 8
- P. Ng 002 16 14
- J. Bagan 102 15 15
Lincoln City
- F. Draper 142 44 12
- B. House 20– 20 12
- C. McGrandles ––1 13 12
Most tackles
Tackles made
Lincoln City
- B. House 06– 34 12
- C. McGrandles ––1 24 12
- D. Jefferies 302 24 10
Interceptions
Passes cut out
Cardiff
- A. Robertson 121 26 15
- P. Ng 211 17 14
- K. Bielik ––0 12 7
Lincoln City
- D. Elerewe 101 22 15
- C. McGrandles ––3 18 12
- Y. Konak 222 16 5
Duels won
Challenges won
Cardiff
- P. Ng 1023 81 14
- J. Bagan 643 69 15
- J. Colwill 1100 62 8
Lincoln City
- F. Draper 51210 84 12
- B. House 510– 81 12
- D. Elerewe 1028 77 15
Blocked shots
Shots stopped on the way
Cardiff
- G. Osho ––– 13 10
- A. Robertson 120 11 15
- J. Bagan 010 10 15
Lincoln City
- D. Elerewe 201 13 15
- S. Bradley 023 12 11
- R. Towler ––– 10 7
Key passes
Passes that set up a shot
Cardiff
- O. Tanner 212 29 15
- C. Willock 305 27 10
- J. Bagan 112 25 15
Lincoln City
- A. Coubiș 11– 12 7
- A. Reach 211 11 13
- R. Hackett-Fairchild 100 11 9
Referee
No referee assigned yet, or no cards data on file for the official appointed to this fixture.
Historic Bets Win Rate
How often each market has actually landed over each side’s last 10 games.
Top 5 Bangers
The five markets that have landed most often over the last 10 games, best first.
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1
Cardiff Over 8.5 Shots on Target in the Match 88.9%
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2
Cardiff Team Over 3.5 Corners 88.9%
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3
Cardiff Over 2.5 Cards in the Match 88.9%
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4
Cardiff 1st Half Over 0.5 Goals 88.9%
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5
Lincoln City Higher Scoring 2nd Half 88.9%
Match Result
3 markets
Handicap
3 markets
Goals
9 markets
Both Teams to Score
5 markets
Correct Score
5 markets
Half-Time
6 markets
Half-Time / Full-Time
5 markets
First & Last Goal
5 markets
Clean Sheet & Win to Nil
4 markets
Corners
9 markets
Cards
7 markets
Shots
6 markets
Fouls & Offsides
4 markets
Match Specials
3 markets
Goalscorer
7 markets, best-placed player from each squad
Assists
4 markets, best-placed player from each squad
Shots
6 markets, best-placed player from each squad
Cards
3 markets, best-placed player from each squad
Fouls
3 markets, best-placed player from each squad
Tackles
3 markets, best-placed player from each squad
Goalkeeper
4 markets, best-placed player from each squad
Player Combos
3 markets, best-placed player from each squad