The game between Lincoln City and Rochdale in the League Two on Saturday, 12th December 2009 at 15:00 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.
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Rochdale face a trip to Lincoln City at Sincil Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 55 games played, Dale have recorded 14 wins, and Lincoln City have come away with 26 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2008/2009 | Sat 17 Jan | Rochdale | 2 - 2 | Lincoln City | LGE2 |
| 2008/2009 | Fri 10 Oct | Lincoln City | 1 - 1 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 09 Feb | Lincoln City | 2 - 1 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 05 Jan | Rochdale | 0 - 2 | Lincoln City | LGE2 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 31 Mar | Rochdale | 2 - 0 | Lincoln City | LGE2 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 21 Oct | Lincoln City | 7 - 1 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 06 May | Lincoln City | 1 - 1 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Lincoln City have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Red Imps have conceded a disappointing 6 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.
The away form of Rochdale however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Dale pummel 14 goals, and let in 5.
Lincoln City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 20 matches. Rochdale are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 20 games giving them a return of 41 points.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Lincoln City | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Rochdale | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 12 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Rochdale are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Lincoln City. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Lincoln City | Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Rochdale | Undefeated in last 5 away games. Won each of the previous 4 matches. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
