Championship
Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: LNER Stadium
Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers is part of the Championship schedule for Tuesday (01/09).
The fixture is staged at LNER Stadium, 19:45 (UK time).
Below is our Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 02-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Lincoln City the side to beat, with roughly 41% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Lincoln City Preview
Lincoln City reach this fixture 3 match into their Championship. Here is where The Imps stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
3 scored, at 1 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
The Imps, season-wide
3 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Callum Elder, 1 goals
Most assists: Callum Elder, 1 assists
Recent results — Lincoln City
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
25/08/2026 14:45
22/08/2026 07:30
15/08/2026 10:00
Blackburn Rovers: how they are travelling
Blackburn Rovers come in 3 matches into their Championship.
Here is what Blackburn have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.33 points per game
5 scored, at 1.67 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Blackburn, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen, 2 goals
Most assists: Ryan Alebiousu, 1 assists
Recent results — Blackburn
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
25/08/2026 14:45
22/08/2026 10:00
14/08/2026 15:00
The head-to-head
A short sample to go on — 1 recent meeting(s) between the two:
Lincoln City: 0 win(s)
Blackburn Rovers: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 0
With so little history, this fixture stays hard to call.
Form comparison Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Lincoln City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Home |
D
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.6 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
2.18 | 1.7 | 2.41 |
Away Team
Blackburn Rovers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
D
|
1.33 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.16 | 1.13 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.98 | 2.07 | 1.82 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
👉 Prediction: Blackburn Rovers to Win the First Half
Blackburn Rovers has proven to be a strong and aggressive side, even when playing away.
Given their ability to put pressure on early, don’t be surprised if they surprise Lincoln City and take an early advantage. We’re backing Blackburn Rovers to win the first half.
Fixture information - Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers
Match: Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers
Competition: Championship
Date: Tuesday, 01/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: LNER Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Lincoln City vs The Riversiders that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4
League: 3.03
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 78%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 86%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 75%
Cards
6
League: 3.86
Corners
13
League: 10.97
Home Team
Lincoln City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Home |
D
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.6 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
2.18 | 1.7 | 2.41 |
Away Team
Blackburn Rovers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
D
|
1.33 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.16 | 1.13 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.98 | 2.07 | 1.82 |
Corners
12.33 / Match
+32% Corners / Match
Lincoln City received +32% more corners than Blackburn Rovers in the Championship
9.33 / Match
Blackburn Rovers
(5)
Bolton Wanderers
(2)
Portsmouth
(8)
Middlesbrough
(5)(7)
Lincoln City
(3)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Middlesbrough
(5)
Wolverhampton
Cards
2.67 / Match
+25% Cards / Match
Blackburn Rovers received +25% more cards than Lincoln City in the Championship
3.33 / Match
Blackburn Rovers
(1)
Bolton Wanderers
(3)
Portsmouth
(3)
Middlesbrough
(2)(3)
Lincoln City
(3)
Queens Park Rangers
(4)
Middlesbrough
(3)
Wolverhampton
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+67%
Blackburn Rovers is +67% better in terms of goals scored
1.67 / Match
Blackburn Rovers
(0)
Bolton Wanderers
(1)
Portsmouth
(1)
Middlesbrough
(1)(0)
Lincoln City
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Middlesbrough
(2)
Wolverhampton
Goals Conceded
1.67 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
1.67 / Match
Blackburn Rovers
(0)
Bolton Wanderers
(0)
Portsmouth
(3)
Middlesbrough
(2)(0)
Lincoln City
(2)
Queens Park Rangers
(1)
Middlesbrough
(2)
Wolverhampton
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Charlton Athletic
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Wolverhampton
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Swansea City
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
Southampton
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Middlesbrough
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 |
Millwall
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 8 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 9 |
Birmingham City
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Watford
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 11 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Bristol City
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 14 |
Sheffield United
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Cardiff City
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 16 |
Norwich City
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 |
Portsmouth
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 |
Lincoln City
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 19 |
Wrexham
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 20 |
West Ham
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 21 |
Derby County
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 22 |
Burnley
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 23 |
Preston North End
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |
Stoke City
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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