Lincoln City vs Huddersfield Town Prediction and Betting Tips | 1st January 2026

Lincoln City welcome Huddersfield Town to the LNER Stadium for their clash in the Football League One on Thursday, New Year's Eve. The hosts aim to remain on the coattails of leaders Cardiff City, who are just three points clear at the top of the league standings.

With three wins from their last three games, the Imps are breathing fire at the moment as they are also unbeaten in their last six league fixtures.

In the club's seventh consecutive campaign in the third division, the prospects of a direct promotion to the Championship are looking good for Lincoln right now.

Huddersfield are also on fire right now, winning their last three League One games to climb up to fifth place and demonstrate their promotion credentials.

Following a brief slump at the end of November to mid-December, the Terriers beat Rotherham 3-1 to cut themselves some slack before a resounding 5-0 defeat of Port Vale. In their last game of 2025, Lee Grant's side beat Northampton 2-0 to continue their surge.

Lincoln, though, presents their toughest challenge of the last four games, as Huddersfield's mettle will be truly tested here. The Imps (23) have the best defensive record after Stevenage (17), Bolton Wanderers (21), and Bradford City (21) for the number of goals conceded.

Lincoln City vs Huddersfield Town Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• There have been 42 clashes between the sides in the past, with Huddersfield winning 17 times over Lincoln City and losing on just 14 occasions.
• Huddersfield's 2-0 win over the Imps this month ended their five-game winless run in the competition.
• The Terriers haven't won consecutively in the fixture since 2004 (2), which was also the last time they completed a league double over the side.
• Lincoln City and Huddersfield Town have won their last three League One matches.
• The Imps are unbeaten in their last six league matches, and Huddersfield in their last five.

Lincoln City vs Huddersfield Town Prediction

In a clash of two in-form sides, the game could head either way. Lincoln are a solid team defensively, whereas Huddersfield boast an enviable attacking firepower.

On paper, this is an exciting clash, and it should live up to its billing. We expect the home side to secure the win, albeit narrowly - and perhaps, with a late goal.

Prediction: Lincoln City 2-1 Huddersfield Town

Lincoln City vs Huddersfield Town Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Lincoln City to win

Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes

Edited by Peter P