Preston have endured a difficult start to the league campaign, suffering five defeats in six matches while conceding an average of 2.0 goals per game. They have yet to keep a clean sheet this season and have lost two of their three home league fixtures. Lincoln have been more compact defensively, conceding 1.2 goals per game and earning results in three of their five league games, including an away victory at Bolton. Backing Lincoln to win or draw covers two of the three match outcomes against a struggling home side.
- Round
- Regular Season - 7
- Venue
- Deepdale, Preston
- Referee
- Steve Martin, England
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 0W-1D-4L · -9 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -9 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Lincoln or Draw (Double Chance) at 64% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Preston host Lincoln in Championship action with both sides searching for positive momentum in the early stages of the season. The hosts sit bottom of the table in 24th place after collecting three points from their opening six matches, having recorded one win and five defeats. Preston have struggled at the back, conceding 12 goals across those six outings and failing to keep a clean sheet.
Lincoln arrive in 19th position with five points from five matches played. They have shown stronger defensive resilience than their hosts, conceding six goals across their campaign and securing two clean sheets. On their travels, Lincoln have won once and lost once, scoring two goals and conceding two.
With Preston losing five of their first six league matches and dealing with several absences including B. Potts, T. Carroll, and A. McCann, Lincoln have a realistic opportunity to pick up points on the road.
Key factors
- Preston have lost five of their opening six league fixtures this season.
- Preston have kept zero clean sheets in six matches and have conceded 12 goals.
- Lincoln have avoided defeat in three of their five Championship matches, keeping two clean sheets.
- Preston have four squad members listed as unavailable, including injured players B. Potts, T. Carroll, and A. McCann.
Team news
Preston
- H. ClarkeKnee Injury
- L. GibbsMuscle Injury
- A. McCannHamstring Injury
- T. CarrollAnkle Injury
- C. WileyInactive
Lincoln
- T. DarikwaKnee Injury
- M. MeliaThigh Injury
- F. DraperYellow Cards
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 1.8 goals per game (Preston at home plus Lincoln away).
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Bolton | 11 | -3 | 14 |
| 16 | Bristol City | 11 | -3 | 14 |
| 17 | Charlton | 11 | -5 | 14 |
| 18 | Lincoln | 11 | -10 | 12 |
| 19 | Cardiff | 11 | +1 | 11 |
| 20 | Watford | 11 | -9 | 11 |
| 21 | Norwich | 11 | -4 | 9 |
| 22 | BurnleyRelegation - League One | 11 | -5 | 8 |
| 23 | DerbyRelegation - League One | 11 | -11 | 6 |
| 24 | PrestonRelegation - League One | 11 | -15 | 4 |
Head-to-head
- 0
- Preston
- 0
- Draws
- 1
- Lincoln
Lincoln have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.
- 2024-07-12Preston0-1Lincoln
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