Norwich
vs
Lincoln City
Fri 01 Jan, 15:00 UTC · Matchweek 25 · 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
- Norwich
- Lincoln City
Did you know?
- Norwich have outscored their xG by 1.09 goals per game over their last 10. Finishing that hot rarely keeps up.
- Lincoln City have conceded in each of their last 8 matches.
- Norwich's matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 8 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.
- Open play side
- Cedes possession
- Set piece heavy
- Crosses and headers
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PossessionCedes the ballKeeps the ball53% 8th of 24 37% 24th of 24
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Shot selectionShoots on sightWaits for the chance0.11 xG a shot 14th of 24 0.11 xG a shot 11th of 24
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Set piecesOpen playSet pieces18% of xG 23rd of 24 38% of xG 3rd of 24
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Route to goalOn the groundCrosses and headers16% of shots 17th of 24 24% of shots 3rd of 24
Where they differ
- Lincoln City get more of their chances from set pieces than Norwich, 38% against 18%.
- Norwich see much more of the ball than Lincoln City, 53% against 37%.
- Lincoln City go more through the air than Norwich, 24% of shots against 16%.
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 · 2 (20%)
- Over · 8 (80%)
- Under · 5 (56%)
- Over · 4 (44%)
- Under · 4 (40%)
- Over · 6 (60%)
- Under · 6 (67%)
- Over · 3 (33%)
- Yes · 2 (20%)
- No · 8 (80%)
- Yes · 6 (60%)
- No · 4 (40%)
- 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 (40%)
- Over · 6 (60%)
- Under · 4 (40%)
- Over · 6 (60%)
- Under · 6 (60%)
- Over · 4 (40%)
- Under · 7 (70%)
- Over · 3 (30%)
- Under · 6 (60%)
- Over · 4 (40%)
- Yes · 0 (0%)
- No · 10 (100%)
- Yes · 7 (70%)
- No · 3 (30%)
- 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%)
Norwich
Previous 10 Matches
WLLLLLWWWW-
07 Nov 26 A Norwich vs
Bristol City 5–0 W
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17 Oct 26 H Norwich vs
Portsmouth 0–1 L
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14 Oct 26 H Norwich vs
Southampton 0–1 L
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20 Sep 26 H Norwich vs
Bolton Wanderers 3–4 L
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12 Sep 26 A Norwich vs
Middlesbrough 3–4 L
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09 Sep 26 H Norwich vs
Birmingham 2–1 W
Previous 10 Matches
LWDLWWLLLW-
17 Oct 26 H Norwich vs
Portsmouth 0–1 L
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14 Oct 26 H Norwich vs
Southampton 0–1 L
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20 Sep 26 H Norwich vs
Bolton Wanderers 3–4 L
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09 Sep 26 H Norwich vs
Birmingham 2–1 W
Previous 10 Matches
WLLLWLLWWW-
07 Nov 26 A Norwich vs
Bristol City 5–0 W
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12 Sep 26 A Norwich vs
Middlesbrough 3–4 L
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05 Sep 26 A Norwich vs
Sheffield United 3–1 W
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18 Apr 26 A Norwich vs
Bristol City 4–2 W
Form & stats (Last 10)
12th in the league · 21 pts
| Results | PPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | WLLLLLWWWW | 1.50 |
| Home | LWDLWWLLLW | 1.30 |
| Away | WLLLWLLWWW | 1.50 |
All time statistics
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 38% | 26% |
| Goals/game (both sides) | 2.82 | 2.89 | 2.75 |
| Scored/game | 1.28 | 1.41 | 1.14 |
| Conceded/game | 1.55 | 1.48 | 1.61 |
| Both teams scored | 54% | 56% | 51% |
| Clean sheets | 20% | 19% | 20% |
| Failed to score | 32% | 29% | 34% |
| xG/game | 1.22 | 1.31 | 1.14 |
| xG against/game | 1.56 | 1.44 | 1.67 |
| npxG/game | 1.17 | 1.25 | 1.09 |
| Deep completions/game | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| PPDA (press intensity) | 15.9 | 15.6 | 16.1 |
| Led at half-time | 28% | 34% | 23% |
| Comebacks (trailed at HT, won) | 8% | 13% | 5% |
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
Norwich are 12th with 21 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 | 29 | 15 | +14 | 28 | |
| 5 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 18 | +8 | 28 | |
| 6 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 15 | +8 | 28 | |
| 7 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 18 | +4 | 26 | |
| 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 Norwich yet.
Out / doubtful
- A. Ahmed Injured · Ligament injury (back 2026-11-20)
- G. Forsyth Injured · Muscle injury (back 2026-11-10)
- M. Touré Injured · Shoulder injury (back 2027-01-10)
- P. Diallo Injured · Muscle injury (back 2026-11-20)
- V. Kovačević Injured · Muscle injury (back 2026-11-20)
No expected XI available for Lincoln City yet.
Out / doubtful
- B. House Suspended · Yellow_card_accumulation_suspension (back 2026-11-07)
- 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
Norwich
- M. Touré ––– 5 7
- M. Kvistgaarden 001 4 7
- P. Maghoma 111 4 6
Lincoln City
- M. Ladefoged 0–0 3 3
- F. Draper 000 2 12
- B. House 00– 2 12
Shots on target
Efforts that tested the keeper
Total shots
Every attempt on goal
Most carded
Yellow and red cards
Norwich
- J. Córdoba 1–– 6Y 1R 12
- J. Stacey 000 2Y 11
- R. McConville 000 2Y 13
Lincoln City
- C. McGrandles ––1 5Y 1R 12
- F. Draper 000 5Y 12
- B. House 01– 5Y 12
Most fouls
Fouls committed
Norwich
- P. Mattsson ––– 25 11
- A. Brooks 211 15 15
- J. Córdoba 2–– 14 12
Lincoln City
- F. Draper 142 44 12
- B. House 20– 20 12
- C. McGrandles ––1 13 12
Most tackles
Tackles made
Norwich
- J. Stacey 265 40 11
- B. Chrisene 6–1 30 12
- P. Mattsson ––– 28 11
Lincoln City
- B. House 06– 34 12
- C. McGrandles ––1 24 12
- D. Jefferies 302 24 10
Interceptions
Passes cut out
Norwich
- J. Stacey 101 23 11
- P. Mattsson ––– 21 11
- B. Chrisene 1–2 19 12
Lincoln City
- D. Elerewe 101 22 15
- C. McGrandles ––3 18 12
- Y. Konak 222 16 5
Duels won
Challenges won
Norwich
- P. Mattsson ––– 64 11
- J. Stacey 275 61 11
- R. McConville 1127 60 13
Lincoln City
- F. Draper 51210 84 12
- B. House 510– 81 12
- D. Elerewe 1028 77 15
Blocked shots
Shots stopped on the way
Norwich
- H. Darling –12 9 5
- J. Córdoba 0–– 7 12
- P. Mattsson ––– 7 11
Lincoln City
- D. Elerewe 201 13 15
- S. Bradley 023 12 11
- R. Towler ––– 10 7
Key passes
Passes that set up a shot
Norwich
- J. Wright 323 22 7
- P. Mattsson ––– 18 11
- A. Brooks 110 16 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
Norwich Team Over 3.5 Shots on Target 88.9%
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2
Lincoln City Higher Scoring 2nd Half 88.9%
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3
Norwich First Goal Before 30 Minutes 80.0%
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4
Norwich Over 2.5 Goals in the Match 80.0%
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5
Norwich Odd Number of Goals 80.0%
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1
GW
G. Wickens Over 1.5 Saves 90.0%
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2
FD
F. Draper Over 0.5 Fouls Committed 90.0%
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3
DY
D. Yongwa Over 1.5 Tackles 71.4%
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4
AM
A. Musaba Over 1.5 Shots 70.0%
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5
JW
J. Wright Over 0.5 Shots on Target 70.0%
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
6 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