Lincoln City
- Michael Skubala’s men are unbeaten in their last five games, having won the previous four, including a 4-1 away win at Plymouth last weekend that will send out a message to all comers.
- Lincoln are currently near the top of the table on around 61 points, with Bolton in the playoff zone on around 55.
Bolton Wanderers
- Steven Schumacher’s Bolton Wanderers are another team playing some excellent soccer right now, having won their previous four before drawing their most recent match.
- Schumacher’s philosophy is possession-based, front-foot soccer, with the ball played wide and the team organised enough to press and maintain tempo.
Head-to-Head
- In their most recent five head-to-head matchups in all competitions, Bolton have won three, Lincoln City one and one ended in a draw.
- Bolton’s last two victories over Lincoln were both away from home and tight, while Lincoln’s last two home victories over Bolton were both high-scoring.
Lincoln City
- Freddie Draper is leading the line for Skubala’s side with aplomb, as the focal point of a team that is playing at a blistering tempo.
- Reeco Hackett-Fairchild is perhaps the most creative force on the team, and his set-piece deliveries and runs from deep into the box are crucial to their attacking style.
Bolton Wanderers
- Sam Dalby has emerged as the Trotters’ biggest goal threat in late January and early February, scoring important goals, but this team is greater than the sum of their parts.
- Aaron Cozier-Duberry provides the creative spark in midfield for the visitors, leading their assist charts and providing the link between midfield and the forwards.
Betting Insights
- Both of these clubs have their best players available for this game and neither has any major injury issues to worry about.
- Lincoln are the favorites at 2.46, while Bolton are 2.8 and the tie is 3.25, which is a good indication that it is expected to be a tight game.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.93 and BTTS at 1.67 both look like good bets in a game likely to feature goals at both ends.
Prediction
A close Lincoln win is still the most likely scenario with the home team at their best, but there is a possibility of a 2-2 tie if the conditions are cool and crisp and the weather is mostly sunny at the LNER Stadium.
