Lincoln City vs Cardiff City: match statistics
Lincoln City vs Cardiff City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lincoln City played against Cardiff City in EFL League One (England). The game was played on December 20, 2025. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Lincoln City has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Cardiff City has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Lincoln City scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.05. Cardiff City scores 1.89 and allows 1.05. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Lincoln City's games and 47% of Cardiff City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 58%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cardiff City has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.20 per game. Lincoln City takes 10.1 shots per game, while Cardiff City takes 14.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Lincoln City leads at halftime in 65% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Cardiff City leads at halftime in 32% and scores 1.37 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lincoln City's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Cardiff City, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Lincoln City | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cardiff City is 50% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Lincoln City · 3 pts / game - Cardiff City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cardiff City is 35% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Lincoln City · 1.89 goals / game - Cardiff City
Lincoln City scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Cardiff City keeps a clean sheet in 42% (8 of 19 meczów).
Cardiff City scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Lincoln City keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Lincoln City
Over / Under - Cardiff City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Lincoln City is 51% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.15 pts / game - Lincoln City · 1.42 pts / game - Cardiff City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lincoln City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 65% of games and wins 50%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cardiff City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 68%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Lincoln City
Cardiff City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Lincoln City | Liga | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.45 | 2.49 | ▲ 2.95 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 50% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 47% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 28% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 68% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 82% | ▲ 95% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Lincoln City vs Cardiff City?
The EFL League One match finished Lincoln City 2:1 Cardiff City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Lincoln City vs Cardiff City?
Lincoln City score 1.40 goals per game on average and Cardiff City 1.89. The EFL League One average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Lincoln City's matches and 47% of Cardiff City's.
What form are Lincoln City and Cardiff City in?
Over the last 5 games Lincoln City have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Cardiff City 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lincoln City vs Cardiff City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.