Exeter v Lincoln City

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Following recent back-to-back defeats in League One to Reading and Huddersfield Town respectively, Exeter City returned to winning ways last Saturday as the west country outfit registered a welcome 1-0 home win against Charlton Athletic, while Lincoln City extended their unbeaten run in the English third tier with a point gained by way of a 1-1 draw away from home at Bristol Rovers.

Despite picking up all three points against The Addicks last weekend, Saturday afternoon's hosts, Exeter City, still remain in a mid-table position of 11th place in the League One table but The Grecians will hold home advantage once again at their St James Park for this upcoming clash with Lincoln City.

Exeter City have produced a steady campaign so far in this season's League One as the hosts still only find themselves just three points adrift of the top six pack despite being handed five defeats already this term, but thanks to picking up seven wins within their opening 13 games, The Grecians will be motivated for this upcoming encounter.

Results on home soil at St James Park have also been encouraging as Exeter City have won four of their six home games but goals could come at a premium this Saturday as four of these six home games have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Lincoln City remained in fifth place in the League One standings after picking up a point in a 1-1 draw at Bristol Rovers which in turn extended The Imps' unbeaten run to three games overall in the third tier.

Recent wins at home against Stockport County and Northampton Town have contributed to Michael Skubala's side lifting themselves up into contention for a possible play-off spot and having been dealt just three defeats so far this season, Lincoln City are expected to prove to be a tough opponent for their hosts this Saturday.

Interestingly, two of Lincoln City's three losses have been inflicted upon The Imps at their LNER Stadium having slipped up on home soil against the likes of Barnsley and Birmingham City in 2-1 and 3-1 defeats respectively, but results on the road have helped the visitors remain in the top six pack.

Lincoln City have been handed just one defeat away from home so far this season and having picked up three wins and three draws, the visitors look a tough unit to beat on their travels.

Goals may be in short supply though as five of Lincoln City's seven away games this season have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals being scored.

Exeter City v Lincoln City Verdict

Four out of the last five meetings have resulted in Under 2.5 goals while Lincoln City might just nick the points with a narrow win here.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.75

Other side bets worth considering:

Lincoln City win @ 2.80

Correct Score: Lincoln City win & Under 2.5 goals @ 5.50