- Lincoln Red Imps lead 3-1 from the first leg of this UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026 tie.
- Inter Club d'Escaldes have lost their last 2 matches, losing 2-1 to CE Carroi in the Primera Divisió 2025/2026 and 3-1 to Lincoln Red Imps in UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026.
- Lincoln Red Imps have won their last 2 games, beating Mons Calpe SC 3-0 at home in National League 2025/2026 and Inter Club d'Escaldes 3-1 away in UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026.
Lincoln look in the driving seat
Lincoln Red Imps hold a 3-1 advantage from the 1st leg and should progress in a close qualifying tie on Tuesday. This was the first competitive meeting between the two clubs and Lincoln were very much the value bet in the odds at 301/100, while Inter Club d'Escaldes are the market favourites for this clash at 18/25 with the draw 73/25. The game takes place at the Estadi Nacional d'Andorra, Andorra and Lincoln's away form and the 1st leg result mean the visitors look more likely to progress.
Juanma Pavón took over as head coach of Lincoln Red Imps on 1 July 2026 and the visitors are looking like a well-oiled machine as they line up in a compact 4-4-2 style of block. Facundo Alvarez is the standout man on the pitch after 1 goal in 1 UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026 appearance and looks sharp in the final third. They will defend deep and try to hit Inter on the break and from set pieces, so it should be a tense fixture but Lincoln can be dangerous on the counter and with their ability to play vertical, through balls at pace.
Felip Ortiz has been in charge of Inter Club d'Escaldes since 7 June 2024 and his side usually play a 4-3-3 system with a possession-first game plan. They will look to get their wide forwards and midfield runners in behind the block, but Lincoln should be able to keep the central lanes plugged and the pace on the wings should lead to some interesting counter-attacks.
Over 2.5 goals is the main selection
Over 2.5 match goals looks a good pick here at 73/100. This is due to the 1st-leg scoreline. Both teams to score is also available at 13/20 but there is still a clear favourite in this fixture and Lincoln's control of the tie and Inter's recent home form of 3 wins and 1 defeat in 4 games suggest a tense but lively contest.
Inter Club d'Escaldes have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 in all competitions and have scored 9 goals across their last 4 home games. Lincoln Red Imps have won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5 in all competitions and have averaged 3.25 goals per game in their 4 away games in all competitions. A repeat of the 3-1 scoreline from the 1st-leg looks possible.
If you are looking to back either team to win, there are plenty of stats to suggest Lincoln could pull an upset here, and the odds for Inter to get the win are still in their favour.
