Ace Football previews the Conference League game between Brann and Lincoln Red Imps FC who meet up this coming Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Conference League title favourites Brann begin their title challenge on Thursday in an opening day encounter with Lincoln Red Imps FC at Brann Stadion.
Team form: Brann vs Lincoln Red Imps FC
Brann Form
Showing inconsistent form, Brann lost two of their past three matches, going down 2-0 against Start, before beating Bodo/Glimt 2-1. The joy was short-lived, as Viking proved too strong in a 0-2 defeat.
Lincoln Red Imps FC Form
In their last three matches, Lincoln Red Imps FC lost against Omonia Nicosia and Larne by 1-0 and 0-2, respectively, and beat Larne by 0-2. Lincoln Red Imps FC came through their last six away games in the Conference League without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew zero and lost six in which, they were outscored by 19 goals to three.
Betting stats and facts for Brann and Lincoln Red Imps FC
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Brann and Lincoln Red Imps FC. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 15 of the last 17 Brann home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 5 Brann matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Brann have won 5 of the last 7 home matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Brann have won 5 of the last 7 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 5 of the last 7 Brann matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Lincoln Red Imps FC have lost the last 6 away matches in a row in the Conference League while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 11 of the last 12 Lincoln Red Imps FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Lincoln Red Imps FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Lincoln Red Imps FC have lost the last 3 away matches in a row in the Conference League and the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Lincoln Red Imps FC matches in the Conference League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
In-form players: Brann vs Lincoln Red Imps FC
It is the beginning of a new Conference League campaign, and both Brann and Lincoln Red Imps FC will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.
Popular betting markets: Brann vs Lincoln Red Imps FC
Full-time result
Brann won six of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing four times. Lincoln Red Imps FC won one of their last 10 games away from home, with two draws and seven defeats as well.
Both teams to score
Brann scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Curiously, Lincoln Red Imps FC only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Lincoln Red Imps FC should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Thursday, as Brann only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Lincoln Red Imps FC claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Brann’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Lincoln Red Imps FC, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches. Brann conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches.
