FootyMAD's Bury match preview

Last updated : 12 September 2008 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 Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 34 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 October 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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 01 JanLincoln City1 - 1BuryLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Bury have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

Lincoln City have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the The Red Imps have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bury are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League Two, and have accumulated 11 points from the 5 games they have played so far. Lincoln City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 4 points from their 5 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bury63218611
Lincoln City6114594

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.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Lincoln City Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.