Barnsley will take on Lincoln in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, 11 November, as part of the final set of fixtures in Group D.
Barring a heavy defeat for the hosts, both of these clubs have already booked their place in the knockout stages of this year's competition, so the only thing left to settle is top spot.
As part of this week's round of EFL Trophy betting tips, check out our Barnsley vs Lincoln prediction below.
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Barnsley vs Lincoln prediction: The hosts to get the win
Key Stats
- Barnsley have won two of their last three home matches in all competitions.
- Lincoln have won just one of their last six matches in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in six of their last seven matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Barnsley 2-1 Lincoln
Barnsley and Lincoln are two evenly matched teams, so don't expect either side to dominate the other here. The hosts are in better form than Lincoln, however, which just gives them the edge in our eyes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Too close to call
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Barnsley vs Lincoln odds are illustrative of just how evenly matched these two teams are. Ladbrokes have given Barnsley a 44.4% chance of winning the match, while Lincoln have been given a 36.4% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Barnsley
Barnsley have had the better of recent H2H clashes with Lincoln, and beat them in both league matches between the two clubs last season. Beyond that, Lincoln have won just one of their last five matches against Barnsley, but that one win was a 5-1 victory at Oakwell.
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Barnsley preview: No injury returns
Barnsley will be without several injured players for this match, with Adam Phillips, Josh Earl, Mael de Gevigney, Nathanael Ogbeta, Georgie Gent and Fabio Jalo all ruled out after also missing their match on Saturday against Doncaster Rovers.
Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Russell, Roberts, Shepherd, Ogbeta, Cleary, Kelly, Farrugia, Keillor-Dunn, Bland, Connell
Last five results
- Doncaster Rovers 1-2 Barnsley
- Barnsley 3-2 York City
- Barnsley 0-1 Rotherham
- Barnsley 5-2 Man Utd u21's
- Bradford City 2-2 Barnsley
Lincoln preview: Changes are expected
The Lincoln starting XI could look entirely different to the one that started the game against Rotherham at the weekend, as there is no danger whatsoever of the Imps failing to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.
Predicted lineup: Wickens (GK), Darikwa, Reach, Jackson, Towler, Collins, Ring, McGrandles, House, Draper, Varfolomeev
Last five results
- Rotherham 3-0 Lincoln
- Salford 2-1 Lincoln
- Bradford City 0-0 Lincoln
- Leyton Orient 1-0 Lincoln
- Lincoln 1-0 Stevenage
Player to watch: Davis Keillor-Dunn
Davis Keillor-Dunn is having an excellent campaign for Barnsley, and the 28-year-old has now scored five goals in his last seven appearances following his goal off the bench against Doncaster at the weekend. Can he follow that up with another match-winning display on Tuesday?