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Blackburn Rovers will make the trip to Sincil Bank for their Championship clash with Lincoln City on Tuesday.
The visitors are coming off back-to-back defeats and will be eyeing a return to winning ways.
Lincoln City, on the other hand, will set their sights on earning their first home win of the campaign.
Read our Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers key stats
- Blackburn Rovers conceded first in five of their last six matches.
- Five of Lincoln City's last six games have gone above the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Blackburn's last six fixtures have all produced goals at both ends.
Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers preview: First league clash in almost seven decades
Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers — Tale of the Tape
| Lincoln City | vs | Blackburn Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| 17th | Position | 10th |
| 3 | Points | 4 |
| 3 | Goals For | 5 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 9th | Home / Away Rank | 12th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Lincoln City followed their midweek 4-1 victory at Blackpool in the EFL Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Bolton Wanderers in the English Championship over the weekend.
Chris Cohen's troops have won three of their five competitive fixtures this season, and all three wins came on the road.
Only one team has been booked more times than Blackburn Rovers in the Championship this season.
In fact, the hosts' last six victories across all competitions were away from home, and their last win at Sincil Bank came in April when they played in League One.
There are no injured or suspended players for the Imps as they eye a third consecutive win across all competitions.
Unlike their opponents, Blackburn Rovers are coming off a rough week. They were beaten at home by Queens Park Rangers over the weekend after being knocked out of the EFL Cup by Sheffield United last Tuesday.
As it stands, Tony Mowbray's troops have earned four points from a possible nine in the Championship – one more than their hosts.
Lincoln City are leading the league in tackles per game this term.
The former Celtic and Sunderland coach will be unable to call upon the services of the injured Yuki Ohashi (hamstring), Lewis Miller (Achilles tendon), and Mathias Jorgensen (hamstring).
There have been three clashes between these sides in the last decade, and Blackburn Rovers were victorious in all three meetings. However, it is worth mentioning that this is their first league encounter since January 1958.
Lincoln City vs Blackburn Rovers form guide & betting tips
| Lincoln City | vs | Blackburn Rovers |
|---|---|---|
L
L
W
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Championship Form |
D
W
L
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| 3 | Points | 4 |
| 17th | Form Table | 10th |
| 3 | Goals For | 5 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 5 |
W
L
L
W
W
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Form (All Comps) |
W
D
W
L
L
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Whispers Predicts: Lincoln City 2-1 Blackburn Rovers
At 13/10 (2.30), Lincoln City are considered favourites by the bookmakers.
The Imps are brimming with confidence after winning back-to-back games, and considering Blackburn's recent run of results, we are leaning toward Lincoln City for the win.
Both teams were amongst the goals in four of Lincoln City's last five matches and in each of Blackburn's last six games, and this can be backed at 3/4 (1.75).
We also fancy a 2-1 correct score at 8/1 (9.00). Blackburn Rovers have lost consecutive matches by the same scoreline.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 10/11 (1.91) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 3/4 (1.75) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Lincoln City at 13/10 (2.30) | Likelihood: Probable
> Lincoln City & BTTS – Yes at 7/2 (4.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 2-1 at 8/1 (9.00) | Likelihood: Outsider