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BetGenius backs Blackpool or Draw (Double Chance) at 78% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Blackpool host Lincoln in the EFL Cup Round of 64 looking to continue their encouraging recent run. The Seasiders enter this cup tie unbeaten in their last three outings, following a 2-1 away victory against Stockport County, a 1-1 draw with Wycombe, and a 3-1 away win over Grimsby. With a fully fit squad reported, the hosts will aim to leverage home advantage.
Lincoln arrive on the back of consecutive defeats, having fallen 3-1 at home to Portsmouth and 2-1 away against Middlesbrough. The Imps did secure a 2-1 away victory at Derby earlier in the month, but defensive vulnerabilities have seen them concede five goals across their past two fixtures. Squad depth will also be tested with S. Bradley, J. Collins, and A. Jackson currently sidelined through injuries.
Historically, meetings between these sides have been competitive, with Blackpool holding two wins, two draws, and one loss across their last five home fixtures against Lincoln. Given Blackpool's recent stability and Lincoln's defensive concessions and injury list, the hosts hold the upper hand heading into this knockout fixture.
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Combined scoring rate: 3.3 goals per game (Blackpool at home plus Lincoln away).
Lincoln have won 4 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.0 goals a game, 60% went over 2.5.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Blackpool are in solid form, having won two and drawn one of their last three matches while scoring six goals in that span. In contrast, Lincoln have suffered back-to-back defeats against Portsmouth and Middlesbrough, conceding five goals, and must cope without injured players S. Bradley, J. Collins, and A. Jackson. Backing Blackpool on the double chance provides strong probabilistic cover for this knockout fixture.
Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
