Ace Football previews the League One round 15 match between Bristol Rovers and Lincoln City and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Lincoln City take on Bristol Rovers on Saturday at Memorial Stadium with both fighting to improve on their current position at either end of the League One standings.
Placed 17th in the table Bristol Rovers have amassed 16 points after 13 matches. On 24 points, Lincoln City rank fiveth with 13 matches played this season.
Team form: Bristol Rovers vs Lincoln City
Bristol Rovers Form
In the last three outings, Bristol Rovers beat Shrewsbury by 1-0, lost 1-0 against Reading, before drawing 1-1 with Weston Super Mare. It has been a bit hit-and-miss for Bristol Rovers but at least mostly hit, as they put four wins on the board in their previous six League One matches. They didn’t draw any matches, but lost twice, scoring eight goals while conceding eight.
Lincoln City Form
Lincoln City look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Stockport County, who were defeated by 2-1. Then, Northampton got outclassed in a 2-1 win, before beating Chesham United by 0-4. Lincoln City won three of a possible six away matches in the League One, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored eight while also conceding seven times.
Betting stats and facts for Bristol Rovers and Lincoln City
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Bristol Rovers and Lincoln City played across all tournaments.
- In 13 of the last 15 Bristol Rovers home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Bristol Rovers matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Bristol Rovers matches in the League One, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Bristol Rovers matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Bristol Rovers home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Lincoln City matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Lincoln City away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 6 Lincoln City matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Lincoln City matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Lincoln City matches in the League One, the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players in form: Bristol Rovers vs Lincoln City
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Scott Sinclair, who is performing well for Bristol Rovers. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent League One outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Lincoln City.The visitors will be looking to Thomas Hamer to find the net once again, after managing two League One goals for Lincoln City in recent matches.
Popular betting markets: Bristol Rovers vs Lincoln City
Full-time result
Bristol Rovers claimed five wins, drew one and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Lincoln City won seven, drew two and lost one of their last 10 games away. Lincoln City conceded a goal in their last 6 matches. Lincoln City have not lost to Bristol Rovers in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Bristol Rovers scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Lincoln City scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Lincoln City should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Saturday, as Bristol Rovers only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Lincoln City claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Lincoln City have scored in 3 consecutive meetings with Bristol Rovers when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Bristol Rovers’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Lincoln City, seven of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.6 times goals per game themselves. Lincoln City conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.
Suggested bet: Bristol Rovers vs Lincoln City
To sum up, the upcoming match between Bristol Rovers and Lincoln City seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League One game.
Bristol Rovers vs Lincoln City: Who wins the game?
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