FootyMAD's Cambridge United match preview

Last updated : 18 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Cambridge United fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Cambridge United at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 games played, The Red Imps have recorded 6 wins, and Cambridge U. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was just last season, in December 2003, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 30 OctCambridge U.0 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2003/2004Sun 28 DecLincoln City2-2Cambridge U.LGE2
2003/2004Fri 05 SepCambridge U.0 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2002/2003Tue 22 AprCambridge U.0 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2
2002/2003Sat 14 DecLincoln City2 - 2Cambridge U.LGE2
1997/1998Fri 13 FebCambridge U.1 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
1997/1998Sat 04 OctLincoln City0 - 0Cambridge U.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These games have seen the The Red Imps score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 1.

The away form of Cambridge U. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the U's have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Lincoln City are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 51 points from 32 games. Cambridge U. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 32 games have yielded only 21 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lincoln City641113613
Cambridge U.6033483

FootyMad's prediction ...

With the The Red Imps being in decent shape at home at the moment, I am pleased to predict that this match should result in nothing other than a comfortable home win. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Cambridge U. Not won in previous 12 away matches.
No win in the 14 most recent games.