Lincoln City vs Oxford United Predictions for Tuesday’s League One clash. Having secured only two points from their recent three matches, Oxford United are keen to reclaim victory as they head to the LNER Stadium for a Tuesday League One face-off against Lincoln City. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Match Live Tuesday, 31st October at 7:45 pm In:
Lincoln City vs Oxford United Predictions
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Oxford United’s Litmus Test Against Resurgent Lincoln
Key Stats
– Lincoln’s Hakeeb Adelakun is their top-rated player with a score of 7.15.
– Oxford haven’t won at the LNER Stadium since September 2019.
Oxford United, after a slight stumble in their impressive early-season form, are keen to change the narrative as they gear up for a showdown at LNER Stadium against Lincoln City. The hosts, buoyed by a managerial change and two wins from their last three, are looking to cement their position in the top half of the table.
Our Suggested Best Value Bet For This Match
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Best Value Bet Rationale
Oxford, despite holding the second automatic promotion spot, have stuttered lately. Their recent momentum has dipped, registering a draw and a loss in their last two fixtures. Moreover, Lincoln have history on their side; they’ve triumphed in each of their last three meetings with Oxford.
Considering both teams’ recent form and historical head-to-head, a bet on Lincoln City or a draw seems like good value. This selection has been boosted by Bet365 from 7/10 to 4/5 at the moment of writing, providing punters with even more incentive to back the Imps. Do remember, odds are subject to change, and terms and conditions apply. Given the injuries affecting both sides and the strategic setup anticipated for the game, this appears to be the best value bet for the encounter.
Lincoln’s Rejuvenation
Lincoln City, under the stewardship of interim manager Tom Shaw, have been riding a wave of momentum. Victories against Fleetwood Town and Charlton Athletic showcased their intent, and they seemed set for a third on the trot against Exeter City until a late equaliser thwarted their plans. However, history favours the Imps in this matchup – they’ve emerged triumphant in their last three encounters with Oxford.
Oxford’s Quest for Consistency
Liam Manning’s Oxford are placed handsomely in the second automatic promotion spot with 29 points from 14 matches. However, recent results, including a draw against Blackpool and a loss to Wigan, suggest a chink in their armour. Their last game saw them snatch a draw from the jaws of defeat against Wycombe, thanks to a late penalty from Cameron Brannagan. But history is against them at the LNER Stadium, with their last win coming in September 2019.
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Team News and Key Players
Lincoln City’s attacking arsenal is hampered by injuries to crucial players like Ben House and Tyler Walker. Yet, Shaw might resist changing a winning combination. All eyes will be on Hakeeb Adelakun, Lincoln’s midfield dynamo, who dazzled in their last home game with two goals.
Oxford, on the other hand, has injury concerns of their own with key players like Marcus Browne sidelined. Brannagan, fresh from his weekend heroics, might be given the nod from the start. Youngster Tyler Goodrham could also make his way back into the starting XI.
BettingTips4You Expert Rating and Analysis
Analysing the BettingTips4You Expert Rating of the players, we see that Oxford’s Cameron Brannagan is the standout performer with a rating of 7.67. For Lincoln, Hakeeb Adelakun takes the top spot with a 7.15 rating. Both these players could be the game-changers for their respective sides.
Pitch Battle
The central midfield promises to be the area where this game could be won or lost. Brannagan for Oxford and Adelakun for Lincoln are expected to be at the heart of the action, pulling the strings for their respective sides. Their duel will be key in dictating the tempo and flow of the match.
Strengths, Weaknesses and Managerial Tactics
Oxford’s ball possession stands at an impressive 53.7%, which allows them to control games. Their defensive record is equally commendable, with only 14 goals conceded in 14 games. However, the concerning stat for them is the recent red cards, which shows a lapse in discipline.
Lincoln, on the other hand, have a slightly more conservative approach with a ball possession of 41.7%. Their defensive record mirrors Oxford’s, with 14 goals conceded, but they need to be more clinical in front of goal.
Tom Shaw, albeit in his interim period, has brought about a sense of solidity to Lincoln. However, one could argue that his predecessor, Mark Kennedy, was let go prematurely. On the other side, Liam Manning needs to ensure his team doesn’t become complacent after their bright start.
Predictions
- Win-Draw-Win: Given the recent form and historical results, a draw seems the most probable outcome.
- Correct Score: 2-2, considering both teams’ attacking prowess and vulnerabilities.
- Goalscorer: Hakeeb Adelakun for Lincoln and Cameron Brannagan for Oxford, given their current form.
- First Half Result: 1-1, given both teams’ tendency to start games strongly.
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