Lincoln City vs Hull City
24th April 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
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Odds: 7/2 odds taken 1519 GMT, Friday 23 April
The big game in EFL League One this weekend sees promotion chasers Lincoln City and Hull City square off at Sincil Bank. The Tigers lead the way and look nailed on for an instant return to the second tier, but can the Imps join them in next season’s EFL Championship? Lincoln are currently in fourth, seven points behind second-place Peterborough United with a game in hand. Read on for the best betting odds and tips.
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Lincoln City Preview – Can the Imps keep their automatic promotion dreams alive?
Lincoln City have had an excellent season in League One under Michael Appleton. The Imps could still finish in the top two, though Peterborough look likely to take the second automatic spot. More importantly, City are seven points clear of seventh.
Since a 2-2 draw with fellow high-flyers Blackpool, Lincoln have won three in a row. They thumped MK Dons 4-0 before back-to-back 1-0 away wins at Bristol Rovers and Burton Albion.
Lincoln have certainly had their problems at Sincil Bank in recent months, losing four of their last nine on home soil. However, they will be looking to build on their 4-0 romp over MK Dons in their last home outing with another crucial win on Saturday.
Hull City Preview – Tigers to extend unbeaten run?
Barring an unlikely collapse, Hull City are on their way back to the Championship after just one season away from the second tier. The Tigers have held their nerve when it has really mattered, as Grant McCann’s men are unbeaten in 12.
Since a 1-0 home reverse to Ipswich Town back in February, Hull have gone on to win nine and draw three of their following 12. Before a 2-2 draw with Sunderland last time, the Tigers had won four on the trot.
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Away from the KCOM Stadium, City have won five and drawn two of their past seven since back-to-back losses to Accrington Stanley and Burton. Hull will be hoping to all but secure promotion this weekend.
Lincoln City vs Hull City Betting Advice
The League One meeting between the two back in February was the first league fixture since 2004. It was a drab affair at the KCOM, with the pair cancelling each other out in a 0-0 draw. They also drew 1-1 in normal time in an EFL Trophy fixture in February, with the Imps going on to win 4-3 on penalties.
Key Facts – Lincoln City vs Hull City Betting Tip
- Lincoln have won their last three, scoring six and conceding none
- Hull are unbeaten in 12 (nine wins, three draws)
- The Imps have picked up just nine home league wins this term
Only Charlton Athletic and Lincoln have accumulated more away points than Hull this term, while the Imps have suffered eight home league defeats. Nevertheless, even though the visitors are the bookies’ favourites, we fancy the pair to play out another draw. The draw and both teams to score is available at 7/2.
Josh Magennis has chipped in with some big goals this season, and the Northern Ireland international has scored four in his last three appearances for the Tigers. Take a punt on Magennis to open the scoring here at 6/1.
The best betting odds for Lincoln City vs Hull City
Lincoln City to win: 5/4 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Hull City to win: 23/10 at Bet365
