With only six points separating Bradford City and Lincoln City inside the top four, Sincil Bank Stadium prepares for a significant encounter that is bound to shape this season’s final EFL League One standings.
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Lincoln City vs Bradford City prediction: Imps to push through for victory
Key stats
- Lincoln City are undefeated in 10 straight League One outings (W6, D3).
- The Imps are this season’s third-highest goal scorers (44).
- Bradford City have netted only four goals across their last five matches.
- The Bantams have lost only one of their last six visits to Sincil Bank.
Correct score prediction: Lincoln City 2-1 Bradford City
Since losing 2-0 to Huddersfield Town in early last December, Lincoln City have gone from strength to strength unbeaten in nine consecutive matches, most recently dispatching Burton Albion 2-1. Michael Skubala’s team now sit just four points behind league leaders Cardiff City.
In contrast, occupying the fourth position, Bradford City enter this round on the back of successive losses, both by a single goal margin. The newly-promoted Bantams have been inconsistent since the first few weeks of the campaign, and this clash is going to be no walk in the park.
With the home advantage in their favour, Lincoln are well poised to earn their 11th straight success in the third division as they continue to heap pressure on Cardiff.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lincoln City with the edge
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) –50%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- AWAY: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As things stand, Lincoln City are clearly in line for promotion, and bookmakers expect the hosts to build upon their impressive nine-match winning streak. Odds of 1/1 (2.00) indicate a 50% chance of success for the Imps.
Bradford City have a game in hand and could cut down to within three points of Lincoln City with a win. However, bookies do not foresee a Bantams triumph, with 13/5 (3.60) odds signifying a 27.7% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Imps supremacy
The Imps are unbeaten in four successive H2Hs across the EFL Trophy, Championship and League One, although their previous meeting ended in a goalless stalemate earlier this season. Meanwhile, Bradford have lost only one of their last six visits to Lincoln City (W4, D1).
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Lincoln preview: Three missing
James Collins, Adam Jackson and Oscar Thorn are expected to miss this clash due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Wickens (GK), Darikwa, Hamer, Bradley, Reach, McGrandles, Varfolomieiev, Hackett-Fairchild, Moylan, Street & Draper
Last five matches:
- Lincoln 2-1 Burton (League One)
- Luton 2-2 Lincoln (League One)
- Lincoln 5-2 Peterborough (League One)
- Lincoln 1-1 Huddersfield (League One)
- Barnsley 0-2 Lincoln (League One)
Bradford preview: Almost at full strength
Nick Powell and Lewis Richards are the only two players sidelined for the Bantams.
Predicted lineup: Walke (GK), Leigh, J Wright, Tilt, Ashby, Power, Metcalfe, Touray, Sibley, Kavanagh & Humphreys
Last five matches:
- Huddersfield 1-0 Bradford (League One)
- Bradford 1-2 Cardiff (League One)
- Blackpool 1-2 Bradford (League One)
- Mansfield 3-0 Bradford (League One)
- Bradford 1-0 Port Vale (League One)
Player to watch: Reeco Hackett-Fairchild
Lincoln forward Reeco has proven to be a significant asset for the club in their latest winning stretch, displaying his goalscoring prowess across four matches which ultimately helped his side to victory in each. Bradford will need to keep a close eye on the 28-year-old marksman, who is the club's top scorer this league season with six strikes.