Ace Football previews the League One round 1 match between Lincoln City and Reading and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Lincoln City start the season as favourites to land the League One crown. They launch their title bid on Saturday at home in an opening day fixture with Reading at LNER Stadium.
Form: Lincoln City vs Reading
Lincoln City Form
Lincoln City have been a bit bleak in their last three matches, although it opened with a 4-2 victory against Bolton. Unable to follow that up, they went down 3-2 against Stockport County, before handing over another win to Wrexham in a 0-2 defeat. Lincoln City won three of their previous six matches at LNER Stadium in the League One. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring 11 goals to five against.
Reading Form
In the last three matches, Reading beat Mansfield 1-5, won 0-2 against Bristol Rovers, and lost 2-4 against Barnsley. Reading won three of a possible six away matches in the League One, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored 11 while also conceding six times.
Betting stats and facts for Lincoln City and Reading
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 Lincoln City and Reading played across all tournaments.
- In 4 of the last 5 Lincoln City home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Lincoln City home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Lincoln City home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Lincoln City home matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Reading away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Reading away matches in the League One, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Reading have won 3 of the last 4 away matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Reading have won 3 of the last 4 away matches in the League One while scoring more than 1.5 goals
Players on top: Lincoln City vs Reading
James Collins has five strikes in six League One matches for Lincoln City, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Reading. The visitors are looking to Lewis Wing, who has provided his team with four League One goals.
Popular markets: Lincoln City vs Reading
Full-time result
Lincoln City claimed four wins, drew three and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Reading won four, drew three and lost three of their last 10 games away. Lincoln City have not lost to Reading in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Lincoln City scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Reading got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Lincoln City managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Lincoln City have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Reading.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Lincoln City, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Reading, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches.
Be sure not to miss out on the latest news about Reading
Download our brand new App and follow your favorite players, clubs, and much more
