Separated by three points, Lincoln City and Wigan will face off at the Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday in Gameweek seven of the 2025/26 League One season.
The teams had mixed fortunes in their respective EFL Trophy involvements last time out, and we will be examining their chances of coming away with maximum points this weekend in this Lincoln City vs Wigan prediction article.
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Lincoln City vs Wigan prediction: Routine win for hosts
Key stats
- Following their triumph in midweek, Lincoln City are now without defeat in seven straight matches across all competitions.
- They have opened the scoring in each of those games, and it is no surprise they have gone in at half time ahead on all but one occasion.
- After kicking off the season with three wins from their opening four matches, Wigan's 2-0 defeat last time out means they have now won only one of their last five outings.
Correct score prediction: Lincoln City 3-1 Wigan
Lincoln City are in the ascendancy right now and will fancy their chances against an out-of-sorts Wigan outfit.
While we expect the away side to put up a decent challenge, we fully expect the hosts to give their fans reason to cheer come the sound of the final whistle.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lincoln to continue impressive home record
- HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lincoln have been beaten just once in their most recent 11 competitive home matches since the start of March, and they have been backed to secure maximum points this weekend with a 42.1% win probability.
Michael Skubala's men made light work of Notts County in Tuesday's EFL Trophy matchup, where they ran out comfortable winners thanks to strikes from Sonny Bradley, Ben House and James Collins.
Wigan, meanwhile, made a poor start to their EFL Trophy campaign following a 2-0 home defeat against Salford at the Brick Community Stadium, with Oliver Turton and Cole Stockton grabbing the goals.
Ryan Lowe's men have been given a 32.3% chance of coming out on top, which is the same likelihood of the clash ending all-square.
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Most recent H2Hs: Wigan unbeaten in five
Saturday's meeting will see Lincoln City and Wigan lock horns for the second time this year after a 1-1 draw in February that saw the sides settle for a point apiece for the second game running.
However, it also extended Wigan's run of matches in this fixture without a defeat to five, albeit with only two wins picked up in that time.
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Lincoln City preview: In-form Sonny Bradley missing out through suspension
Having scored in each of his last two outings for Lincoln City, Sonny Bradley's absence is a big blow for the hosts after his sending-off in last week's 1-1 draw against Mansfield.
Also unavailable for Lincoln are Jack Moylan and Dom Jefferies, who miss out through ankle and hip injuries respectively.
Predicted lineup: Jeacock (GK), Montsma, Jackson, Towler, Reach, House, Barbook, Ring, Thorn, Draper & Okoronkwo
Lincoln City's last five matches:
- Lincoln City 3-0 Notts County (EFL Trophy)
- Lincoln City 1-1 Mansfield (League One)
- Burton Albion 0-1 Lincoln City (EFL Cup)
- Bolton Wanderers 1-1 Lincoln City (League One)
- Northampton 0-1 Lincoln City (League One)
Wigan preview: James Carragher nearing return to action
Carragher underwent surgery last month to address an injury concern and has not featured for Wigan since then, although the defender is not far off a return.
Joe Adams, K'Marni Leigh Miller, Dion Rankine and Chris Sze have not featured this term and remain out of contention.
Predicted lineup: Watson (GK), Harrison, Weir, Sessegnon; Adeeko, McManaman, Graham, Brenan, Edwards; Rogers & Asamoah
Wigan's last five matches:
- Wigan 0-2 Salford (EFL Trophy)
- Wigan 1-1 Stockport County (League One)
- Wigan 1-0 Stockport County (EFL Cup)
- Rotherham 2-2 Wigan (League One)
- Luton 1-0 Wigan (League One)
Player to watch – James Collins
After recording 10 goals in 20 league matches in his debut season for Lincoln City, Collins has wasted no time endearing himself to his new supporters.
The 34-year-old has wasted no time picking up where he left off with three goals and two assists in his last seven matches.
Collins netted a late equaliser to earn Lincoln a point in their most recent clash against Wigan, and he will be aiming to deliver the goods once again.