FootyMAD's Bury match preview

Last updated : 01 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bury v Lincoln City fixture

Lincoln City face a trip to Bury at Gigg Lane on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 33 games played, The Red Imps have recorded 6 wins, and Bury have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 20 JanBury2 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2
2006/2007Sat 30 SepLincoln City0 - 2BuryLGE2
2005/2006Sat 15 AprLincoln City1 - 1BuryLGE2
2005/2006Sat 01 OctBury1 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2004/2005Sat 01 JanLincoln City1 - 0BuryLGE2
2004/2005Sat 04 SepBury0 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2003/2004Sat 03 JanLincoln City2 - 1BuryLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bury's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While The Shakers have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Lincoln City is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the The Red Imps have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bury are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 8 matches. Lincoln City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 6 points from their 8 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bury61145104
Lincoln City6105483

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Shakers, as the The Red Imps have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bury 4 games since last home draw.
Lincoln City Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 5 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.