Lincoln City - Derby County predictions

A home win is not something we would recommend betting on at the odds of 5.00 – but you’re probably aware of that already. It would take a miracle for Lincoln City to pull off even a draw, let alone a win as underdogs.

With 1.83 odds for an away win, Derby County have a rather clear path to victory. Still, there’s plenty of room for an upset in a match like this, so other options are still worth considering.

All the punters who backed Lincoln City to get a draw from their latest League One trip must have had a crystal ball as this match was pretty hard to predict. Given the odds of to remain unbeaten, Lincoln City did exactly that after taking a first-half lead.

The Rams were expected to secure a convincing win in the last round of the League One. They were priced at 1.29 to triumph, which they did – both at halftime and the end. However, the slim 3:2 result and a one-goal margin are less than what everyone hoped for.

Lincoln City have displayed rather inconsistent defensive play in their previous outings. Specifically, their previous 3 away games have been marked by more than 5 conceded goals. They may be at home this time, but such records usually highlight deeper issues than a home-field disadvantage.

The away team’s defensive record is slipping. They’ve conceded more than 5 times in their previous 3 League One engagements. This, at least, points to this match as a decent choice for something like an Over 5 Goals bet.

Derby County took the home win last time they clashed with Lincoln City, and they did so with a hefty lead. It’s no surprise most betting predictions are expecting another triumph despite the fact they’re playing as the away team in Sincil Bank Stadium.

With no injuries reported on either side of the pitch, both coaches have their full rosters at their disposal. As such, the odds remain firmly in the visitors’ favour.

You can safely put down an Over 2.5 Goals bet on this match and feel very confident. If the teams’ records are any indication, 3 or more goals in this match are almost guaranteed.