FootyMAD's Barnet match preview

Last updated : 13 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Barnet fixture

Lincoln City play host to Barnet at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 8 games played, The Red Imps have recorded 4 wins, and Barnet have come away with 3 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Lincoln City was just over four years ago, in April 2001, the The Red Imps carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division Three match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2000/2001Mon 16 AprLincoln City2-1BarnetLGE2
2000/2001Sat 28 OctBarnet4 - 3Lincoln CityLGE2
1999/2000Sat 22 JanBarnet5 - 3Lincoln CityLGE2
1999/2000Sat 21 AugLincoln City0 - 0BarnetLGE2
1997/1998Sat 21 FebLincoln City2 - 0BarnetLGE2
1997/1998Sat 27 SepBarnet0 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
1996/1997Tue 25 FebBarnet1 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

The away form of Barnet is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Bees have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Lincoln City find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 27 matches. Barnet are currently lying in 19th place in Coca Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 31 from their 27 matches played.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City6141467
Barnet6222668

FootyMad's prediction ...

Lincoln City are not exactly setting the world alight at Sincil Bank Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Barnet in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Barnet Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 12 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.