Paul Jewell is looking for his Bradford City side to maintain their five-month unbeaten home run until the end of the season.

The Bantams last defeat at Valley Parade came against Tranmere in mid-November and they have won six and drawn five of their 11 games since.

And with leaders Nottingham Forest the visitors tomorrow, the City boss knows his side's unbeaten run will be in for a huge test.

"We have three very different games coming up with QPR and Portsmouth our visitors after tomorrow. I want teams to fear coming to Valley Parade and an unbeaten run is the best sign of that.

"I want us to keep our good record going although if we could go unbeaten home and away it would be even better."

Forest are favourites to seal promotion to the Premiership after a fine recent run which sees them four points clear of Sunderland and eight ahead of third-placed Charlton.

When City visited the City Ground in December, manager Chris Kamara opted to man-mark Steve Stone, Pierre Van Hooijdonk and Kevin Campbell. However this allowed players like Scott Gemmill and Ian Woan to exploit the space and the Bantams were 2-0 down before hitting back with two late goals once the tactic had been abandoned.

Jewell said: "We will respect Forest but we are at home and it is up to us to try and win the game.

"The big difference with Forest is their strikers. Campbell and Van Hooijdonk have scored 53 goals between them this season and any side who can do that is always going to be top of the league."

Jewell has a number of injury worries ahead of the game with skipper Wayne Jacobs the main doubt after damaging his pelvis during last week's 3-2 win at Norwich City.

Darren Moore also missed training yesterday as a precaution but is expected to play while both Shaun Murray and Rob Steiner returned to action. Nigel Pepper and youngster Mark Bower are both suspended.

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