FootyMAD's Bury match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Bury fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Bury at Sincil Bank Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 33 games played, The Red Imps have recorded 13 wins, and Bury have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was just last season, in September 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners 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:
2007/2008Tue 02 OctBury1 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Red Imps have scored 9, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

Bury have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Lincoln City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 23 matches. Bury find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 23 points from their 22 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City62049126
Bury6105273

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Lincoln City only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Bury Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 5 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.