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November 11, 2025
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Barnsley vs Lincoln Prediction & Betting Tips
By
stephenmk
Tuesday | 19:00 UTC | Oakwell Stadium | EFL Trophy
Barnsley and Lincoln meet in their final EFL Trophy group game at Oakwell, with the hosts needing a result to secure knockout qualification, while Lincoln have already booked their spot after two emphatic wins.
✅ Over 1.5 Barnsley Goals – 2.10
✅ Barnsley Win – 2.60
✅ Davis Keillor-Dunn To Score Anytime – 2.88
Barnsley vs Lincoln Prediction
Barnsley snapped a five-game winless streak in League One with a 2-1 win over Doncaster at the weekend — a timely boost for Conor Hourihane’s side heading into this must-win group decider.
The Tykes sit second in Group D (one win, one loss) and know a victory guarantees progression, while Lincoln arrive with nothing to lose after storming their first two matches 3-0 each. That said, their focus may now shift back to the league after a 3-0 defeat to Rotherham extended their winless League One run to three.
Barnsley’s stronger motivation, coupled with home advantage and likely rotation from Michael Skubala’s side, tilts this contest in favour of the hosts — especially as they’ve won both of the last two head-to-head meetings.
Barnsley vs Lincoln Prediction & Odds
Barnsley are 2.60 to win, Lincoln sit around 2.42, and the draw trades at 3.35.
With the hosts chasing qualification and the visitors already through, Barnsley Win (2.60) stands out as the best value play. Their attacking intent at home should also make Over 1.5 Barnsley Goals (2.10) a strong complementary bet.
Barnsley vs Lincoln Tips
🔥 Davis Keillor-Dunn has been Barnsley’s talisman this season with 10 goals in 19 appearances across all competitions. At 2.88 anytime, he’s the standout attacking option to back once again.
⚡ James Collins remains Lincoln’s most reliable forward threat, having scored in their group opener. At 3.00 anytime, he’s worth small-stakes consideration despite expected rotation.
Given Lincoln’s likely changes and Barnsley’s need to score, the home side should control tempo and territory from the off.
Barnsley vs Lincoln Predicted Lineups
Barnsley: Cooper; Russell, Roberts, Shepherd, Ogbeta; Cleary, Kelly, Farrugia; Bland, Keillor-Dunn, Connell
Lincoln: Wickens; Darikwa, Reach, Jackson, Towler; Collins, Ring, McGrandles; House, Varfolomeev, Draper
Barnsley vs Lincoln Betting Tips & Predictions
✅ Over 1.5 Barnsley Goals – 2.10
✅ Barnsley Win – 2.60
✅ Davis Keillor-Dunn To Score Anytime – 2.88
Odds correct at time of writing.
