Burton Albion 2-3 Lincoln – Result & Analysis
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Poisson rates Lincoln at 47% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Burton Albion vs Lincoln encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Fixture Analysis
Burton Albion welcome Lincoln to Pirelli Stadium in League One (matchday 1). Kick-off is Saturday 10 August 2024 at 18:30 UK time.
Form Guide
Burton Albion — last 10 games: 2W 1D 7L, averaging 0.70 points per game. Last five: L W L W L. They are averaging 0.90 goals per game and conceding 2.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Burton Albion at home: 2W 0D 8L from their last 10 home games — 0.60 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game.
Looking at their last 10 matches, Lincoln stand at 7W 1D 2L — 2.20 PPG. Last five: D L W W L. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.50 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
Lincoln's form when playing away from home: 6W 3D 1L across their last 10 road games (2.10 PPG). Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour Lincoln — 1.50 PPG ahead of the hosts (2.20 vs 0.70). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 6 H2H matches, Burton Albion have won 4, Lincoln 2, with 0 draws — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own.
The 6 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 3 Feb 2024, ended Burton Albion 0–1 Lincoln — a Lincoln win.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
Trading Patterns
Burton Albion in-play and half-time data (last 46 games, 23 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 70% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 64% of the time; of the 11 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 27%; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (home games); they fail to score in 46% of games.
Lincoln in-play and half-time data (last 46 games, 23 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 61% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; of the 15 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 33%; of the 9 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 44%; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 35% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Burton Albion 46% versus Lincoln 41%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Burton Albion 46% | Lincoln 39%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Burton Albion surrender their half-time lead 27% of the time, while Lincoln have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 44% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Burton Albion 1.07 xG and Lincoln 1.50 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Burton Albion attack 0.887 / defence 1.137 | Lincoln attack 1.081 / defence 0.875. League average goals — home 1.386 / away 1.223. Data: built from Burton Albion's last 46 games and Lincoln's last 46. Some of those games are older results, so treat these probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: Burton Albion 27% | Draw 26% | Lincoln 47%. Fair-value odds: Burton Albion 3.69 | Draw 3.88 | Lincoln 2.12. Lincoln hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 48% | BTTS Yes probability 51% | Total xG 2.58. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 48%/52% — the total xG of 2.58 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 51% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Lincoln at 47% — moderate model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Lincoln offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.58 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 52% — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 51% on Yes. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Burton Albion 40% (last 10 home games) | Lincoln 60% (last 10 away games).
The Poisson model's sample (Burton Albion 46 games, Lincoln 46) includes some older results, so its projections carry extra uncertainty — weight recent form and the odds accordingly.
🔮 Your Prediction
Sign in to submit your prediction and see how it compares to the rest of the community.
💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Burton Albion vs Lincoln | Competition: League One, matchday 1 | Venue: Pirelli Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 10 August 2024 at 18:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Burton Albion 27% | Draw 26% | Lincoln 47% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 48% (Under 52%) | BTTS Yes 51% (No 49%) | xG Burton Albion 1.07 / Lincoln 1.50 • Poisson strength factors: Burton Albion attack 0.887 / def 1.137 | Lincoln attack 1.081 / def 0.875 | league avg home 1.386 / away 1.223 • Poisson stance: Lincoln (47%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.07
Burton Albion xG
Expected Goals
1.50
Lincoln xG
51%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
48%
Over 2.5
26%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Burton Albion vs Lincoln FAQs
What time does Burton Albion vs Lincoln kick off?
Burton Albion vs Lincoln kicked off at 18:30 UK time on Saturday 10 August 2024 at Pirelli Stadium.
What was the final score in Burton Albion vs Lincoln?
Burton Albion 2 - 3 Lincoln.
Where is Burton Albion vs Lincoln being played?
The match is being played at Pirelli Stadium.
What competition is Burton Albion vs Lincoln part of?
Burton Albion vs Lincoln is a League One fixture (matchday 1) (England).
Who is favourite to win Burton Albion vs Lincoln?
Our statistical model gives Burton Albion a 27% chance of winning, Lincoln a 47% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Lincoln the favourite.
Will both teams score in Burton Albion vs Lincoln?
Our model estimates a 51% probability that both Burton Albion and Lincoln will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Burton Albion vs Lincoln have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 48%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (52%).
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Burton Albion's attacking strength (0.89x league average) is weighed against Lincoln's defensive record (0.88x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.07. The same calculation in reverse, Lincoln's attack versus Burton Albion's defence, projects 1.50 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Burton Albion's last 46 games and Lincoln's last 46, which are mostly older results — treat them as a rough guide.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.9%. Close behind: 0-1 (9.8%), 1-2 (9.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Lincoln Win
27%
3.69
26%
3.88
47%
2.12
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.3%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
11.4%
Away win
1 – 2
9.2%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.07
Burton Albion xG
Total xG
2.58
1.50
Lincoln xG
3.69
27%
Home win
3.88
26%
Draw
2.12
47%
Away win
Goals Markets
73%
Over 1.5
1.37
27%
Under 1.5
3.70
48%
Over 2.5
2.08
52%
Under 2.5
1.92
26%
Over 3.5
3.85
74%
Under 3.5
1.35
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
51%
BTTS Yes
1.95
49%
BTTS No
2.05
Clean Sheet
22%
4.50
34%
2.93
Win to Nil
6%
16.58
16%
6.22
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.6 | 11.4 | 8.6 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 8.2 | 12.3 | 9.2 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 4.4 | 6.6 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Burton Albion vs Lincoln Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Burton Albion vs Lincoln?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.9%.
How many goals are Burton Albion and Lincoln expected to score?
The model projects 1.07 expected goals for Burton Albion and 1.50 for Lincoln, a combined total of 2.58.
How confident is the prediction model for Burton Albion vs Lincoln?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 46 outings, Burton Albion have picked up 1.00 PPG on a 12W 10D 24L record — L-W-L-W-L across the most recent five.
Lincoln's form line: 20W 14D 12L from 46 games, 1.61 PPG, last five D-L-W-W-L.
Put side by side, Lincoln are the form team by 0.61 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Burton Albion.
Venue Form
On home soil, Burton Albion have posted 1.09 PPG from their last 23 home games (7W 4D 12L).
On the road, Lincoln have gone 10W 7D 6L from their last 23 away games — 1.61 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Lincoln come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Burton Albion are averaging 0.85 goals scored and 1.46 conceded per game recently; Lincoln are on 1.41 scored and 0.87 conceded.
Defensively: Lincoln in 41% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 46 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Burton Albion
Pre-Season
Lincoln
Pre-Season
Burton Albion (Home) vs Lincoln (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Burton Albion
Pre-Season
Lincoln
Pre-Season
❓ Burton Albion vs Lincoln Form FAQs
What form are Burton Albion and Lincoln in coming into this match?
Burton Albion have gone 12W 10D 24L in their last 46 games (1.00 PPG), while Lincoln have gone 20W 14D 12L in their last 46 (1.61 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Burton Albion at home or Lincoln away?
Lincoln's away record (1.61 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Burton Albion at home: 1.09 PPG; Lincoln away: 1.61 PPG.
Have Burton Albion or Lincoln been keeping clean sheets recently?
Burton Albion have kept a clean sheet in 20% of their recent games, Lincoln in 41%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 10 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 4 years from September 2021. All of them came in League One. The most recent was on 22 January 2026, roughly 9 months ago.
Streaks & Records
There's a clear recent trend here: Lincoln have taken the most recent 2 H2H results in our data.
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 26 Dec 2022, when Burton Albion won Burton Albion 3-0 Lincoln.
Burton Albion's record when hosting Lincoln specifically: 1W 0D 4L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Burton Albion
0
Draws
5
Lincoln
Recent Meetings
❓ Burton Albion vs Lincoln H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Lincoln?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Burton Albion have won 5, Lincoln have won 5, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Burton Albion and Lincoln last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 22 January 2026: Lincoln 2-1 Burton Albion.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Burton Albion are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 25% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
Lincoln are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 61% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 38% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 25% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Burton Albion 48%, Lincoln 48% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 44% (Burton Albion) and 35% (Lincoln).
On the defensive side: Lincoln in 35%; Burton Albion have failed to score in 39% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Burton Albion home games / Lincoln away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Burton Albion vs Lincoln Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Burton Albion and Lincoln matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 48% of Burton Albion's recent matches and 48% of Lincoln's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Burton Albion and Lincoln matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 44% of Burton Albion's recent games and 35% of Lincoln's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Burton Albion and Lincoln matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 70% of Burton Albion's recent matches and 61% of Lincoln's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Lincoln edge out Burton Albion 2-3.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Lincoln beat Burton Albion 2-3 at Pirelli Stadium, Regular Season - 1, in the League One. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Burton Albion 1.07 xG and Lincoln 1.50 xG, a combined 2.58. The scoreboard read 2-3 for 5 actual goals. Burton Albion beat their projection by 0.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Lincoln outscored their 1.50 projection by 1.5. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Burton Albion attack 0.89 / defence 1.14 against Lincoln attack 1.08 / defence 0.88, drawn from 46/46 games (PrevSeason).
On the result, the model split it Burton Albion 27% | Draw 26% | Lincoln 47%, with Lincoln to win its most likely call at 47%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 48%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 73% and landed. Over 3.5 was 26% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 51% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 42% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Burton Albion 46%, Lincoln 39%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 44%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Burton Albion's trading profile (46 games, 23 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did.
Lincoln's trading profile (46 games, 23 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 41% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Lincoln arrived the stronger side — 1.61 PPG against 1.00. Form held, and they took the win. Burton Albion (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.96 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.43 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Lincoln (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.26 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 2 against a 1.00 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
Related fixtures
More League One fixtures — matchday 1
All League One fixtures →
More UK football predictions →