Both the market and the combined indicators lean toward away side Birmingham. Lincoln have won only one of six home league games and concede 2.2 goals per home match, so their defence is the clear weakness. Birmingham average only 0.8 goals conceded away, and they have won every previous meeting with Lincoln. Lincoln's 4-1 home win over Burnley lifted morale, but the home defensive issues are hard to ignore. Birmingham lost 1-0 away at Cardiff last round, so their finishing remains a concern, which points toward a narrow win.