Lincoln City vs Chelsea Betting Tips, Correct Score Prediction and Suggested Bet Builders

Lincoln City and Chelsea square off this week in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

The Blues have stuttered at the beginning of this season so far, it must be said, but Enzo Maresca’s players will be told it’s a must-win away to League One outfit Lincoln.

Chelsea have won two and drawn two of their Premier League games so far this season, losing just one. That has them sixth in the division from what has been steady.

This week’s hosts, meanwhile, are third in their respective League One table and they have managed five victories and three draws from their opening nine.

That will do Michael Skubala and his squad the world of good as they seek to cause an upset.

Leading football betting sites have Lincoln at dramatic underdogs of 12/1 while a draw is also a hefty punt at 6/1. Chelsea are clear favourites to win as short as 1/10.

Lincoln City vs Chelsea Match Odds

Lincoln City: 12/1

Draw: 6/1

Chelsea: 1/10

Lincoln City vs Chelsea: Correct Score Prediction

We suspect Chelsea to be too much for their opponents in what, on paper, should be a comfortable afternoon for the Blues.

Granted, other clubs have struggled with lower league opposition this term so far, you only have to look towards the last round to see Manchester United flop against Grimsby.

Chelsea have scored 10 in the Premier League so far and know they can find the net with the talent they have within their ranks. But Lincoln have also scored 14 goals in their opening nine league matches.

We’ll give the hosts the benefit of the doubt with a rampant fanbase roaring them on to score, but lose in the end.

FootballBlog.co.uk’s score prediction for Lincoln City vs Chelsea: 3-1 Chelsea win (9/1)

Lincoln City vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tips

Here are three picks that make sense for this week’s showdown:

Cole Palmer to score anytime @ 5/6 

The creative playmaker took a rest last weekend against United but he did find the back of the net for his side against both Bayern Munich and Brentford before that.

The England cap is a talented scorer and to do so throughout the 90 minutes, at least once, is a shoo-in if he features.

Joao Pedro to score first @ 7/2

The Brazilian has not yet set the heather alight for his new club with two goals from eight. He will have a point to prove.

To open the scoring at 7/2 is decent odds for the prolific former Brighton man who will surely start to allow for chances and confidence to come.

Chelsea half-time/full-time @ 1/2

The Blues are expected to win the game and will fly out the traps to end any talk of this being a potential banana skin.

FootballBlog.co.uk’s bet builder tips for Lincoln City vs Chelsea: Palmer to score anytime, Joao Pedro to score first, Chelsea half/time full/time (7.36/1)

Lincoln City vs Chelsea Team News

The visitors have a relatively long medical list including Romeo Lavia who is still out alongside Benoit Badiashile.

Levi Colwill is out, as is Liam Delap and Roberto Sanchez – sent off vs Man United – is suspended.

For the hosts they will be without attacking midfielder Jack Moylan and Dom Jefferies.

Lincoln City vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups

Lincoln City: Jeacock, Montsma, Jackson, Bradley, Reach, House, Barbrook, Ring, Thorn, Draper, Okoronkwo.

Chelsea: Jorgensen, Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Hato, Santos, Fernandez, Garnacho, Palmer, Gittens, Pedro.