Lincoln City vs Chelsea Predictions

Both clubs are ready for an interesting clash here, but Chelsea are likely to come out on top and defeat Lincoln City in their upcoming EFL Cup clash

Match info: EFL Cup Round 3

Venue: Sincil Bank, Lincoln

Date: Tuesday, 23^rd September 2025

Time: 7:45 pm Nigerian time

Premier League giants Chelsea are set to travel to the LNER Stadium to take on League One side Lincoln City on Tuesday in the third round of the EFL Cup.

The hosts are out to extend their impressive unbeaten streak, while the Blues will be hoping to bounce back from consecutive defeats in midweek.

Head-to-head:

• Lincoln City have won just 1 of the 8 meetings between the two teams.
• Chelsea have recorded 5 victories.
• The remaining 2 clashes ended in draws.
• Chelsea are on a two-match losing streak.
• Lincoln City haven’t lost in 10 matches.
• The Blues have only won two of their last five matches.

Form:

• Lincoln City in all competitions: D-W-D-W-W
• Chelsea in all competitions: W-W-D-L-L

Team News:

• Lincoln City have all of their players fit and ready to be in action.
• Liam Delap, Levi Colwill and Dario Essugo will not be in action as they are injured. Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia might also miss out due to a lack of fitness. Roberto Sanchez will also miss out as he was suspended. Palmer is also likely to miss this match.

Player(s) to watch:

• Robert Street will be looking to step up so that he can help his side stand a chance against the World Champions, Chelsea. He has scored one goal and also has an assist in two English Carabao Cup matches. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Robert will have a crucial role.
• Alejandro Garnacho will be looking to earn his first start for his new club in the upcoming match. Alejandro Garnacho has all the skills needed to succeed at his new club and will be looking to grab the headlines with a goal in the EFL Cup.