FootyMAD's Boston United match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Boston United fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Boston United at Sincil Bank Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Each of the previous meetings has been drawn by the The Red Imps.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2005, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Wed 27 SepBoston Utd.1 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2005/2006Sat 18 MarBoston Utd.2 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2005/2006Mon 26 DecLincoln City0-0Boston Utd.LGE2
2004/2005Wed 16 FebBoston Utd.0 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2
2004/2005Sat 11 SepLincoln City2 - 2Boston Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 07 FebLincoln City1 - 1Boston Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Fri 26 DecBoston Utd.0 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the The Red Imps, with 4 goals against.

Boston Utd. have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Pilgrims have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Lincoln City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League Two, and have accumulated 44 points from the 23 games they have played so far. Boston Utd. are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 24 from their 23 matches played.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City63038109
Boston Utd.632111711

FootyMad's prediction ...

Lincoln City may be coming up against a decent side in Boston Utd., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Red Imps. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Boston Utd. 8 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.