Ace Football previews the Championship game between Sheffield United and Lincoln City who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Having not shared a spot in the same division in recent times, this is the first time Sheffield United comes up against Lincoln City as of late.
Sheffield United are placed 18th with nine points after eight matches. Lincoln City occupy a position as 12th in the league on 11 points.
Team form: Sheffield United vs Lincoln City
Sheffield United Form
In their last three matches, Sheffield United lost 0-1 against Wolverhampton, 1-0 against Fleetwood and 2-1 against Stoke. Sheffield United claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Championship, which also saw them drawing one and losing four matches, in which they scored seven and conceded 12 goals.
Lincoln City Form
Despite losing their latest outing, results have generally been decent in the last three matches for Lincoln City. They first took out Preston by 0-1 before downing Bristol City by 0-1. The winning streak came to an end against Swansea, who ran out 1-2 winners. Lincoln City managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Championship away matches, in which they scored four while also conceding two times. They also experienced zero draws and one defeat.
Betting stats and facts for Sheffield United and Lincoln City
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Sheffield United and Lincoln City. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 8 of the last 10 Sheffield United home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Sheffield United have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 9 Sheffield United home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Sheffield United matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Lincoln City have won the last 3 away matches in a row in the Championship and the sum of goals was under 1.5
- Lincoln City have won the last 3 away matches in a row in the Championship while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In the last 3 Lincoln City away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In the last 6 Lincoln City matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Lincoln City have won the last 3 away matches in a row in the Championship and the sum of goals was under 2.5
In-form players: Sheffield United vs Lincoln City
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Patrick Bamford, who is performing well for The Blades. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Championship outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Lincoln City.The visitors will be looking to Freddie Draper to find the net once again, after managing two Championship goals for Lincoln City in recent matches.
Popular markets: Sheffield United vs Lincoln City
Full-time result
Sheffield United claimed three wins, drew two and lost five of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Lincoln City won seven, drew one and lost two of their last 10 games away.
Both teams to score
Amazingly, Sheffield United scored the first goal of the match in just two out of the last ten games at home. Lincoln City scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Lincoln City have won to nil in their last 3 away games. Lincoln City will feel optimistic about scoring on Saturday with Sheffield United managing a measly two clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to four clean sheets in their previous 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Sheffield United, who scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Lincoln City, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches. Sheffield United conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches.
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