Bradford City

14:00

07/09/24

Carlisle United

43/40

Over 1.5 first-half Goals & Bradford City to Win

Bradford City vs Carlisle United Betting Tips & Predictions

In-Depth Betting Tips and Predictions for Bradford City vs Carlisle United

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Both of these sides aren’t coming into this game in the best of form. They’ve both just lost to under 21s sides in the EFL Trophy, and before that Bradford got torn apart by Grimsby Town in the league, and Carlisle the same against Tranmere Rovers.

However, in Carlsile’s most recent games, goals have been flying in during the first half. In some cases, they're the ones getting ahead early on in fixtures, but most of the time, it’s their defence that is starting the game poorly. In two of their last three futures, three goals have been scored in the first half, in the other, they had converted.

Meanwhile Bradford City are also following a similar trend. Last time out, they conceded in the first half to Grimsby Town. Before that, they scored two against Bromley before going into the dressing rooms. No matter what, there will be goals to start this match.

However, Carlisle have a big habit of dropping off in the second-half:

Registered no shots on goal in the second half vs Tranmere Rovers last time out despite being behind at the break
Registered just 1 shot in goal in the second half vs MK Dons, and went on to lose 3-0
Were able to beat Barrow but did not look convincing in the second period, whilst also decreasing their amount of possession
Conceded three in the second period during season opener to Gillingham

Bradford City meanwhile, have a decent record when it comes to playing Carlisle at home. They’ve lost just two of their nine all time meetings, whilst winning five and drawing three.