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League One: Lincoln City vs Stockport County – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the League One game between Lincoln City and Stockport County who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Lincoln City enjoy home advantage, when visitors Stockport County swing by on Saturday for a clash in the League One. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Lincoln City are number 10 in the table on 18 points after 11 matches. Stockport County rank as number 9 with 18 points after 11 matches played.

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Team form: Lincoln City vs Stockport County

Lincoln City Form

Lincoln City have been a bit bleak in their last three matches, although it opened with a 2-1 victory against Leyton Orient. Unable to follow that up, they went down 1-3 against Birmingham, before handing over another win to Crawley in a 3-0 defeat. Lincoln City claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the League One. They also drew one and lost three, scored eight goals and conceded nine.

Stockport County Form

In their previous three matches, Stockport County drew 0-0 with Wigan, 1-1 with Charlton and 1-1 with Northampton. Stockport County claimed two wins against four draws and zero defeats in their last six away matches in the League One. The scoreline from these matches reads four goals conceded and nine scored.

Betting facts for Lincoln City and Stockport County

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Lincoln City and Stockport County. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 16 of the last 18 Lincoln City matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 12 of the last 14 Lincoln City matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Lincoln City home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Lincoln City matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Lincoln City matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 14 of the last 16 Stockport County away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 12 of the last 14 Stockport County matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Stockport County matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Stockport County away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 4 Stockport County away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5

In-form players: Lincoln City vs Stockport County

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Freddie Draper, who is performing well for Lincoln City. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent League One outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Stockport County.The visitors will be looking to Louie Barry to find the net once again, after managing three League One goals for Stockport County in recent matches.

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Full-time result

Lincoln City claimed three wins, drew one and lost six of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Stockport County won four, drew four and lost two of their last 10 games away. Stockport County didn’t lose any of their previous 5 outings. Stockport County didn’t lose any of their 6 most recent away games. Stockport County have not lost to Lincoln City in 5 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Lincoln City scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Stockport County scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Lincoln City managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.

Total goals

Lincoln City saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Stockport County’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.6 goals in these matches.

Suggested bet: Lincoln City vs Stockport County

To sum up, the upcoming match between Lincoln City and Stockport County seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League One game.

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