FM Preview: Lincoln City v Braintree Town 06 Nov 2012

Last updated : 05 November 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Lincoln City v Braintree Town fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Braintree Town at Sincil Bank on Tuesday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The two sides drew on their own previous meeting.

The only previous meeting between Lincoln City and Braintree Town at Sincil Bank was less than a year ago, in February 2012, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 14 Feb Lincoln City 3-3 Braintree Tn. (Conference) Premier
2011/2012 Sat 03 Sep Braintree Tn. 1 - 0 Lincoln City (Conference) Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Braintree Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Iron's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Lincoln City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 16 matches.

Braintree Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 15 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Lincoln City 6 2 3 1 10 7 9
Braintree Town 6 2 2 2 9 10 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Lincoln City only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Lincoln City Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Braintree Town Undefeated in last 3 away games.
4 games since last defeat.

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