Lincoln vs Chester: result 2-1 and analysis
National LeagueRegular Season - 52Kick-off on April 9, 2016 at 02:00 PM (UTC)LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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What was the result of Lincoln vs Chester?
Lincoln won 2-1 on April 9, 2016.
Goalscorers
- 38′R. McDaidLincoln
- 73′J. AlabiChester
- 81′G. MarisLincoln
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Lincoln have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats; Chester have 3, 5 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2016 | Bromley(away) | 0-2 | National League |
| Mar 28, 2016 | Gateshead(home) | 1-1 | National League |
| Mar 25, 2016 | Tranmere(away) | 2-3 | National League |
| Mar 19, 2016 | Kidderminster Harriers(home) | 1-2 | National League |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Dover(away) | 1-4 | National League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2016 | Torquay(away) | 0-2 | National League |
| Apr 2, 2016 | Boreham Wood(home) | 2-2 | National League |
| Mar 28, 2016 | Guiseley AFC(away) | 3-3 | National League |
| Mar 26, 2016 | Barrow(home) | 1-2 | National League |
| Mar 19, 2016 | Wrexham(away) | 0-3 | National League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 1 Lincoln win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Chester win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2015 | Chester 2-3 Lincoln | National League |
| Feb 14, 2015 | Lincoln 0-1 Chester | National League |
| Jan 27, 2015 | Chester 4-0 Lincoln | National League |
| Feb 22, 2014 | Lincoln 1-1 Chester | National League |
| Dec 21, 2013 | Chester 3-3 Lincoln | National League |
How many goals should we expect?
Lincoln score 1.5 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Chester score 1.6 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 1.5 | 1.7 | 3 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| Chester | 1.6 | 1.5 | 3 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy