Derby County vs Lincoln City Prediction 21.12.2023

• Competition: League One
• Date: 21.12.2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
• Venue: Pride Park (Derby)

Derby has had a rather bleak couple of years. Once a team on the verge of making it to the Premier League, it is now barely recognizable. Derby currently sits in League One, which is the third tier of English football. They hold a respectable 6th place position, offering them a potential shot at the Championship via the Playoffs. However, with fierce competition from other teams, maintaining their standing will be challenging. At home games, they’ve managed to secure 18 out of 30 points to date, slightly above average.

Lincoln is progressively ascending the English football hierarchy, with their journey in League One being quite a commendable tale. Their 9th place standing is a significant achievement. Over the past month, Lincoln has demonstrated excellent form, remaining undefeated in their last 5 matches in League One. The only setback was their defeat to Accrington in the EFL Trophy competition. Lincoln’s performance in away games this season has been better than average, having secured 4 wins and 4 draws already.

Derby vs Lincoln pick: AH2 (0)

The visiting team’s recent strong performance could significantly influence the outcome of the match. While Derby is the favored team in this game, it appears that their odds might be overly inflated by the betting market. In two head-to-head matches at Derby’s home stadium this season, the home team claimed victory once and the second match ended in a draw. Lincoln, known for their potent performances on the road, could easily turn this game into a hard-fought battle with few scoring opportunities for either team. We are placing a bet on the away team to cover an Asian handicap of 1, which means if the home team wins with a 1 goal difference, the stake from the bet is refunded.