Lincoln City enter this fixture in sensational form, sitting second in the League One table and pushing hard for automatic promotion. The Imps are unbeaten in their last ten matches, collecting 24 points from a possible 30 during a run that has seen them dispatch varied opposition with clinical efficiency. Their recent 4-0 demolition of Northampton and a thumping 5-2 victory over Peterborough demonstrate their attacking prowess, while a hard-fought 2-0 win at Mansfield Town proved they can grind out results against organized sides. The attacking statistics make for impressive reading. Lincoln have netted 25 goals across their last ten outings, averaging 2.5 goals per game while conceding just 0.8 at the other end. Crucially, they have scored in 100% of these matches, including against playoff-chasing opposition like Bolton (1-1 draw) and Huddersfield (1-1 draw). At home, they've been particularly prolific, hitting 2.67 goals per game with a 66.67% win rate over their last six at Sincil Bank. Even when held to draws by quality sides, their attacking output has remained consistent. Blackpool arrive in contrasting circumstances, occupying 19th position and fighting to pull clear of the relegation zone. The Seasiders have managed just two wins from their last ten matches, and their away form remains particularly concerning with zero victories in their last five road trips, losing three and drawing two. Defensive frailties were exposed in a heavy 4-0 home defeat to Plymouth recently, with the team conceding an average of 1.8 goals per game on their travels. However, writing off Blackpool's attacking threat would be a mistake. They have found the net in seven of their last ten outings overall, including against tough opponents like Bolton (2-2 draw), Huddersfield (2-2 draw), and Barnsley. Their recent 1-0 victory over playoff-contenders Mansfield Town demonstrated they can compete with the division's better sides when organized, while their ability to score at Ipswich in the FA Cup shows they carry threat even against higher-grade opposition. The head-to-head record between these sides is remarkably balanced at three wins apiece from nine meetings, with the reverse fixture ending in a 2-2 draw back in December. Lincoln's home record against Blackpool stands at 50%, suggesting the visitors have historically made life difficult on this ground despite their current struggles. Key Points: • Lincoln are unbeaten in 10 games (7 wins, 3 draws) and have scored in every single match during this run • The Imps average 2.5 goals per game recently, with 2.67 per game at home and only 0.83 conceded • Blackpool are winless in their last 5 away games but have drawn against playoff sides Bolton and Huddersfield recently • Blackpool have scored in 7 of their last 10 matches, including against top-half opposition • Both teams have scored in 60% of Lincoln's recent games and 60% of Blackpool's recent games • The reverse fixture in December finished 2-2, and the historical H2H is perfectly balanced at 3-3-3 Summary: Lincoln's promotion charge shows no signs of slowing, but Blackpool's desperate need for points and proven ability to score against better teams suggests this won't be a straightforward home shutout. With Lincoln's attack firing on all cylinders and Blackpool finding ways to score despite their defensive struggles, the value lies in both teams finding the net. At odds of 1.91, Both Teams to Score offers excellent expected value given the statistical trends, Lincoln's 100% scoring record, and Blackpool's resilience against top-half opposition.