"I want to see commitment, and a positive performance because if we concede any more losses it will be too hard to peg sides above us back.
"On the whistle the players have to compete immediately and put them under pressure, but importantly we have to keep hold of the ball.
"We have lost games because we haven't focused all the way through. Silly mistakes have cost us, and that needs to stop. We are confident going into this game and I want to see that on the pitch."
Pikiao are the favorites going into the game having picked up 5 points this season with a 52-26 victory over local rivals Ngongotaha Chiefs and a nail biting 24-24 draw against top of the table Hamilton City Tigers.
United, although also having just one win to their name with a 22-24 victory away to Turangawaewae, have found it more difficult with some heavy losses including last week's 102-6 thrashing at the hands of the league's first place team.
Lingham wants to take advantage of this and believes his side are good enough to compete with any of the competition despite a young and inexperienced squad.
"I know we can match any side in this division but we are losing because we aren't performing for the full match," he said.
"This season we have about five key experienced players out and maybe this has been why we have been missing some direction on the field.
"However it means I have to look to other younger players, but I think it's great that we can field several 18-year-olds.
"I know we have the potential to keep improving. We just need to make sure we complete our sets, don't drop the ball and have our heads in the game at all times."
Ngongotaha Chiefs, who are currently bottom of the table, have a much needed bye this weekend after suffering their fifth defeat of the season - losing 44-4 away to Taupo
Phoenix last Saturday.
Head coach Joe Taute had some harsh words about Ngongotaha's latest defeat.
"All the boys have to have a hard look at themselves and even have to decide if they want to play. I also have to look at myself and see how I can improve on things."
Tomorrow's games:
Waicoa Bay Premiership (all 2.30pm kick-off):
Hamilton City Tigers v Taupo Phoenix, Resthills Park, Hamilton
Pikiao Warriors v United, Puketawhero Park, Rotorua
Otumoetai Eels v Taniwharau, Mitchell Park, Tauranga
Pacific Sharks v Turangawaewae, Memorial Park, Tokoroa
Ngongotaha Chiefs, Bye
Waicoa Bay Reserves (all 1pm kick-off)
Pacific Sharks v Turangawaewae, Memorial Park, Tokoroa
Otumoetai Eels v Taniwharau, Mitchell Park, Tauranga
Pikiao Warriors v United, Puketawhero Park, Rotorua
Hamilton City Tigers v Reporoa Razorbacks, Resthills Park, Hamilton
Bay of Plenty/ Coastline Division 1 (1pm kick-off):
Mangakino Hawks v Tauhara Te Maunga, Mangakino Rugby Club, Mangakino
Papamoa Bulldogs v Putauaki Stags, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Papamoa
Taneatua Warriors Bye
