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Lincoln and Reading will clash in the 1st round of the League One on Saturday, 2 August 2025.

Lincoln vs Reading H2H History

Three months have passed since Lincoln City and Reading last met, and they're ready to face off again. Their previous match ended with a 0-1 win for Lincoln City, at Select Car Leasing Stadium. In that match, Reading had 2 shots on target with a 62% ball possession, while Lincoln City attempted 5 shots on the goal and kept the ball 38% of the time. James Collins (65') found the net for Lincoln.

Lincoln vs Reading Prediction

Signs point to Lincoln City possibly winning this fixture, competitive form hints at Reading to win, though. When our models differ, it's a good idea to take a closer look at both teams' stats. Both teams scoring (BTTS) is "Yes", albeit with low confidence. The numbers make a compelling case for under 2.5 goals.

Match Winner

H2H Analysis

Lincoln

strong

Current Form

Reading

strong

Betting Trend

Lincoln

moderate

Our pick: Lincoln to win @ 1.90

Will Both Teams Score?

H2H Analysis

moderate

Current Form

Yes

weak

Betting Trend

Yes

moderate

Our pick: BTTS Yes @ 1.70

Total Match Goals Over/Under?

H2H Analysis

Under 2.5

strong

Current Form

Under 2.5

weak

Betting Trend

Over 2.5

weak

Our pick: Under 2.5 goals @ 2.00

Lincoln vs Reading Live Stream & TV Stations

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Lincoln's Uneven Recent Performances

With a win ratio of 40%, Lincoln City struggles for stability. Their recent 10-match stretch includes four wins, three draws and three losses. Lincoln kicks off this match after a 4-2 home win against West Bromwich Albion on 26 Jul 2025.

In their recent 10-match run, Lincoln City scored 20 times (2/match) and allowed 20 goals (2 per match). The team was shown 1.3 cards per match, and won 5.5 corners on average. They had 4 shots on target per game and a possession of 46%. Over this period, James Collins topped the scoring chart with 5 goals, followed by Reeco Hackett-Fairchild (5), Jack Moylan (2), and Ryley Towler (2 goals). Key assist providers were Ben House with 2, Tendayi Darikwa with 1, and Ethan Erhahon with 1.

Throughout their last games, Lincoln earned positive results: they managed a win against West Brom (4-2) in a friendly match while playing at home on Jul 26, 2025, which marks another great performance following a 4-2 victory with Bolton (April 21, 2025). Lincoln City also won 1-0 with Reading in League One (Apr 18, 2025, away).

Lincoln Streaks (last matches)

No positive streaks to show.

Strong Overall, Reading's Play Remains Positive

Reading takes on Lincoln City in this away match in a pretty good form. The team is riding a wave of confidence, with 5 victories in their last 10 matches. Reading's last game ended in a 2-2 draw at away against Bracknell Town (July 30, 2025).

Across their last 9 games in all competitions, Reading scored 14 goals, or 1.56 per match, and let in 1.67 goals per game, totaling 15. They averaged 3.8 shots on target each match. On average, they got 0.8 cards and won 4 corners per game, with a 47% possession. Over this period, Lewis Wing topped the scoring chart with 2 goals, followed by Billy Bodin (2) and Chem Campbell (1). The leading assisters were Billy Bodin (1 assist), Harvey Knibbs (1), and Charlie Savage (1).

Reading solid results include a victory over a top-tier team: they managed a win against Bristol Rovers (2-0) in League One, while playing away on April 26, 2025. Even so, Reading recorded a disappointing result recently: they lost 2-4 home against Barnsley in League One on 3 May 2025.

Reading Streaks (last matches)

• Reading scored at least 2 goals in all of their last 3 matches.

At Away:

• Reading has an unbeaten run of 4 away games.

Confirmed Lineups for Lincoln vs Reading

Lincoln (4-2-3-1)

Reading (4-3-3)

Lincoln (formation 4-2-3-1)

G. Wickens

T. Darikwa

A. Jackson

S. Bradley

R. Towler

C. McGrandles

T. Bayliss

R. Street

J. Moylan

R. Hackett-Fairchild

J. Collins

J. Pereira

J. Dorsett

F. Burns

M. Stickland

K. Abrefa

C. Savage

L. Wing

B. Elliott

K. Ehibhatiomhan

M. O'Mahony

M. Camara

Reading (formation 4-3-3)

Lincoln vs Reading Odds & Picks

You can change the odds format from the top menu.

Outcome-Based Odds

Full Time Result

1.95

3.30

3.80

Double Chance

1.25

1.80

1.33

Half Time Result

2.60

2.10

4.33

First Team To Score

1.67

None

9.50

2.40

Match Goals, Corners And Handicap Odds

Both Teams To Score

Yes

1.80

1.95

Total Goals (2.5)

Under

1.75

Over

2.05

Asian Handicap

1 (-0.5)

2.00

2 (0.5)

1.85

Match Corners (9.5)

Over

1.73

Under

2.00

Team Related Odds

Lincoln Corners (5.5)

Over

1.83

Pick

Under

1.83

Lincoln average corners per match (last 10): 5.5

Reading Corners (4.5)

Pick

Over

2.20

Under

1.61

Reading average corners per match (last 10): 5

Correct Score Prediction

Our Prediction: Lincoln-Reading 1-0

Correct Score

1-1

6.50

Pick

1-0

7.00

2-1

9.00

2-0

9.00

0-0

9.50

0-1

11.00

Goalscorer

Our Prediction: James Collins

To Score Anytime

Pick

James Collins

2.50

Rob Street

2.88

Ben House

3.00

Freddie Draper

3.25

Pre Match Statistics

Form Guide

These stats present averages and percentages for various metrics, highlighting key data into each team's current form. You can identify which team is more dominant, in both positive and negative aspects. The data is based on the last 10 matches for Lincoln, and last 9 matches for Reading, across all competitions.

Points Per Game (Overall)

Lincoln

Reading

1.2

1.33

Points Per Game (Home/Away)

Lincoln (H)

Reading (A)

1.75

Win Percentage (Overall)

Lincoln

Reading

30%

33%

Win Percentage (Home/Away)

Lincoln (H)

Reading (A)

50%

Both Teams To Score (Overall)

Lincoln

Reading

80%

56%

Both Teams To Score (Home/Away)

Lincoln (H)

Reading (A)

75%

50%

Over 2.5 Goals (Overall)

Lincoln

Reading

70%

56%

Over 2.5 Goals (Home/Away)

Lincoln (H)

Reading (A)

50%

Head to Head Statistics

Overall H2H (7 matches):

Lincoln

Reading

4 Wins

2 Draws

1 Wins

When Lincoln play at home against Reading, the H2H record looks like this:

Lincoln

(at home)

Reading

(at away)

3 Wins

1 Draws

0 Wins

H2H Betting Stats (overall):

BTTS

Yes - 42.9% (3/7)

No - 57.1% (4/7)

2.5 Goals O/U

Over - 14.3% (1/7)

Under - 85.7% (6/7)

Last Head to Head Matches

League One (18 Apr 2025)

Reading

0-1

Lincoln

League One (21 Dec 2024)

Lincoln

2-0

Reading

League One (06 Apr 2024)

Reading

1-1

Lincoln

League One (16 Dec 2023)

Lincoln

1-1

Reading

Club Friendly Games (10 Jul 2021)

Reading

1-0

Lincoln