Derby County vs Lincoln City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

Derby County

W D D W W

2nd place in England League 1

3-1

21/12/2023 15:45

Lincoln City

W D L W W

7th place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derby County vs Lincoln City on 21 December 2023 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derby County vs Lincoln City preview before placing your bet.

Derby County will face Lincoln City in England League 1 on December 21, 2023 at 15:45.
Derby County are currently 2nd with 92 points after 46 matches.
Lincoln City sit 7th with 74 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.48.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:45

2023-12-21

Derby County vs Lincoln City - Prediction & Odds

Derby County

Lincoln City

2023-12-21 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 21/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Portsmouth	97	46	28	13	5	78	41	37
02 Derby County	92	46	28	8	10	78	37	41
03 Bolton Wanderers	87	46	25	12	9	86	51	35
04 Peterborough United	84	46	25	9	12	89	61	28
05 Oxford United	77	46	22	11	13	79	56	23
06 Barnsley	76	46	21	13	12	82	64	18
07 Lincoln City	74	46	20	14	12	65	40	25
08 Blackpool	73	46	21	10	15	65	48	17
09 Stevenage Borough	71	46	19	14	13	57	46	11
10 Wycombe Wanderers	65	46	17	14	15	60	55	5
11 Leyton Orient	65	46	18	11	17	53	55	-2
12 Wigan Athletic	62	46	20	10	16	63	56	7
13 Exeter City	61	46	17	10	19	46	61	-15
14 Northampton Town	60	46	17	9	20	57	66	-9
15 Bristol Rovers	57	46	16	9	21	52	68	-16
16 Charlton Athletic	53	46	11	20	15	64	65	-1
17 Reading	53	46	16	11	19	68	70	-2
18 Cambridge United	48	46	12	12	22	39	61	-22
19 Shrewsbury Town	48	46	13	9	24	35	67	-32
20 Burton Albion	46	46	12	10	24	39	67	-28
21 Cheltenham Town	44	46	12	8	26	41	65	-24
22 Fleetwood Town	43	46	10	13	23	49	72	-23
23 Port Vale	41	46	10	11	25	41	74	-33
24 Carlisle United	30	46	7	9	30	41	81	-40

Head To Head

19/09/2023 14:00

Derby County

2 - 0

Lincoln City

ENG JPT

14/02/2023 15:45

Derby County

1 - 1

Lincoln City

ENG L1

13/09/2022 14:45

Lincoln City

2 - 0

Derby County

ENG L1

12/08/2008 14:45

Derby County

1 - 1

Lincoln City

ENG LC

24/08/2004 14:45

Lincoln City

3 - 1

Derby County

ENG LC

Derby County

60%

Draw

40%

Lincoln City

Derby County Last 6 matches

16/12/2023 11:00

Derby County 1 - 1 Wycombe Wanderers

ENG L1

09/12/2023 11:00

Leyton Orient 0 - 3 Derby County

ENG L1

05/12/2023 15:00

Derby County 3 - 0 Fleetwood Town

ENG JPT

28/11/2023 15:45

Port Vale 0 - 1 Derby County

ENG L1

25/11/2023 11:00

Derby County 2 - 1 Bristol Rovers

ENG L1

14/11/2023 15:45

Derby County 1 - 3 Crewe Alexandra

ENG FAC

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Lincoln City

16/12/2023 11:00

Lincoln City 1 - 1 Reading

ENG L1

12/12/2023 15:00

Accrington Stanley 1 - 0 Lincoln City

ENG JPT

09/12/2023 11:00

Wigan Athletic 0 - 0 Lincoln City

ENG L1

28/11/2023 15:45

Cambridge United 0 - 3 Lincoln City

ENG L1

25/11/2023 11:00

Lincoln City 2 - 2 Barnsley

ENG L1

21/11/2023 15:45

Leyton Orient 0 - 1 Lincoln City

ENG L1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Derby County

Lincoln City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.70

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.80

Scored

Avg. per game

1.41

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.87

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

40 (87%)6 (13%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

34 (74%)12 (26%)

Derby County

Recent matches

Lincoln City

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derby County

Lincoln City

Shots

Derby County

Total shots

12.52 avg / game

Blocked

157 total

Avg. 3.49

Lincoln City

Total shots

11.22 avg / game

Blocked

128 total

Avg. 2.98

Derby County Pass Lincoln City

Total passes

17868

Avg. 388 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

16238

Avg. 353 / game

Accurate

68%

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derby County

Played games

Lincoln City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.48

Clean sheets

0.41

6.41

295

Corners

195

4.24

27.43

1262

Throw-ins

1094

23.78

2.83

130

Offsides

1.61

1.91

GK saves

145

3.15

Derby County

DISCIPLINARY

Lincoln City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.70

2.11

0.04

0.15

10.63

489

Fouls

492

10.70

14.59

671

Tackles

743

16.15

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How We Build the Derby County vs Lincoln City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derby County vs Lincoln City on 21 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Derby County vs Lincoln City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Derby County's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Lincoln City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 1 standings and the England League 1 form table to understand exactly where Derby County and Lincoln City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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