WHENEVER the Bantams and the Blades have locked horns of late, the goals have tended to flow.

The pair have produced 18 in their last half dozen league duels and the likelihood of there being more than 2.5 successful strikes when they reacquaint themselves tomorrow is considered an even money shot by Betfred.

Home advantage accounts for Bradford City’s status as 5/4 favourites (Skybet), while Sheffield United open as Paddy Power’s 2/1 underdogs, but they are odds that look a little out of kilter with this fixture’s history.

The match stats team at bettingexpert.com point out that while three of the pair’s last six meetings have ended all-square, Valley Parade has been a happy hunting ground for Sheffield United.

They have lost there only once since 1987, a record which suggests that backing the draw at 23/10 (Marathonbet) could pay handsome dividends.

Given City’s impressive form this season, the weight of punters’ antepost cash has favoured a home win, but BetVictor’s 6/1 for it to finish 1-1 is the correct score market’s most popular outcome. Less precise types may prefer the 7/2 available at Ladbrokes for it to finish as a score draw.

Elsewhere, Coral’s 8/13 for both teams to score will resonate with punters mindful of this fixture’s recent scoring history, while the 3/1 (bet365) chalked in favour of the Bantams enjoying a one-goal margin of victory holds plenty of appeal.

City are 6/1 (Unibet) to win 1-0 and 8/1 with 10bet to register a 2-1 victory.

Both sets of odds are attractive enough to justify a modest punt on each result.