WE HAVE reached a point in the season at which predicting results turns into a serious pursuit.

Matches get progressively tighter and nervousness produces upsets.

Which brings us on to tomorrow’s duel between City and relegation-threatened Chesterfield at Valley Parade.

The Bantams will be keen to replicate the 1-0 win they enjoyed at the Proact Stadium in October and they are priced at 4-7 to do so by BetVictor.com.

Not surprisingly, the Spireites open as Skybet’s 11-2 underdogs, lengthy odds considering what is at stake.

Assuming nerves will play some role in what is a big game for both sides, Betway’s even money for the opening half to finish on level terms appears worthy of further consideration.

The 7-4 odds offered by Paddy Power against the first period ending goalless appear equally attractive.

The match stats team at bettingexpert.com remind us how close this fixture has been in recent years – only one of the pair’s last ten duels was settled by more than one goal.

William Hill’s 5-6 for it to yield fewer than 2.5 goals looks like a banker.

Punters can get 7-2 (Ladbrokes) on a score draw, while Betway mark 14-1 against it finishing 2-2. A 1-0 home win is 6-1 with Betfred.

l Odds courtesy of customisable odds comparison site www.smartbets.com.