Lincoln City vs Bristol Rovers
10th October 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
Pick 2-0 Home Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 8/1 odds taken 1100 GMT, Friday 9 October
EFL League One leaders Lincoln City will be looking to make it five league wins on the spin when they welcome Bristol Rovers to Sincil Bank this Saturday. Michael Appleton’s men have been faultless so far, while Rovers have won just one of their opening four. Will Lincoln cruise to three points on their own patch this weekend? Check out our League One betting preview.
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Lincoln City Preview – Imps to make it 15 points from 15?
Michael Appleton’s Lincoln City have won four out of four in their 2020-21 League One campaign thus far, scoring nine times and shipping three goals. Hull City have also taken maximum points, but Lincoln are just ahead on goals scored.
Lincoln have made a stunning start, securing successive league wins over Oxford United, MK Dons, Charlton Athletic and Blackpool. In fact, the Imps have won eight of their opening nine league and cup fixtures, with just Premier League champions Liverpool getting the better of Appleton’s men.
Last Saturday, Lincoln made it 12 points from a possible 12 with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road. Lewis Montsma’s goal two minutes from time proved to be the winner.
Lincoln will be eager to maintain their 100% winning start with another three points at the weekend. City are the strong favourites at 5/6 to see off Bristol Rovers at Sincil Bank.
Bristol Rovers Preview – Tough day at the office ahead at Sincil Bank?
Having taken just one point from their opening three, Bristol Rovers picked up a much-needed three points last weekend. A Brandon Hanlan penalty and a late Jack Baldwin effort was enough to give Rovers 2-0 home victory over Northampton Town.
Bristol Rovers had started their league campaign with one point from matches against Sunderland, Ipswich Town and Doncaster Rovers. After the superb point at the Stadium of Light on the opening weekend, the Pirates were poor against the Tractor Boys and Donny in their next two.
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Bristol Rovers will be looking to build on last season’s mediocre 14th place finish in League One. Ben Garner has a tough job on his hands at the Memorial Stadium, but can Rovers pick up a shock victory at the home of the early leaders this Saturday?
Lincoln City vs Bristol Rovers Betting Advice
With the league season cut short in England’s lower divisions, Lincoln and Bristol Rovers only met once in league action last term. It was a tight affair at Sincil Bank, with a Johnson Clarke-Harris penalty earning Rovers a narrow 1-0 away win.
Key Facts – Lincoln City vs Bristol Rovers Betting Tip
- Lincoln City v Bristol Rovers was a National League fixture just five years ago
- Bristol Rovers have won each of the previous five meetings
- The Imps are unbeaten in League One this term, winning four out of four
These two clubs have come a long way since their National League fixtures back in the 2014-15 season, but Lincoln could be heading for the EFL Championship at the end of this campaign. City will fancy their chances of making it five wins from five this weekend.
Both of Lincoln’s home league wins this term have finished in 2-0 scorelines. Unibet have the 2-0 Imps victory available at 8/1, which is certainly worth having a punt on.
The best betting odds for Lincoln City vs Bristol Rovers
Lincoln City to win: 5/6 at Bet365
Draw: 13/5 at Bet365
Bristol Rovers to win: 16/5 at Bet365
