SITTING on the shoulders of the division’s early leaders like an accomplished runner, City will be ready to pounce in the event of the top two slipping up.

It could happen this weekend when the Bantams host Bristol Rovers in a fixture they kick off as Betway’s strong 5/6 favourites to take three points.

It’s no surprise to see undefeated City open as favourites, but the visitors' 7/2 price (188bet) looks a little on the frothy side, even though they have not started their season particularly well.

Nevertheless, Billy Clarke is 9/2 (Ladbrokes) to notch the game’s first goal and William Hill’s 10/3 for the hosts to lead after half an hour holds plenty of appeal.

In fact, most punters appear to be anticipating a flood of goals after the match stats team at bettingexpert.com pointed out that while the pair haven’t met for a few seasons, their previous four league contests yielded 18 goals – information which explains the support given to Titanbet’s 11/10 for the game to produce more than 2.5 goals.

Elsewhere, the Bantams are 6/4 (Winner.com) to retain a clean sheet and an attractive 9/20 (Betway) to win either half.

Backers anticipating a closer encounter than some pundits predict can get 10/3 (Paddy Power) against it finishing as a score draw, or 5/1 (BetVictor.com) against City emerging victorious following a drawn first 45 minutes. Winner.com post an inviting 6/1 about them winning 1-0.

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