Free betting tips: Sky Bet League One game between Blackburn Rovers and Bradford City

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Thu March 29, 2018 · 7y ago

Nick Hext is going for goals in the second half when Blackburn host Bradford in front of the Sky Sports cameras on Thursday evening.

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2pts most goals to be scored in the second half of Blackburn v Bradford at 29/25

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Blackburn Rovers v Bradford City (1945 BST, Sky Sports Main Event)

There's Sky Bet League One action to enjoy on Thursday night as Blackburn bid to return to the top of the standings with victory at home to Bradford.

Rovers return following a 19-day break because of international call-ups and they've been knocked out of the top two by Shrewsbury and Wigan since the 3-0 win at home to Blackpool back on March 10.

A three-point haul against the Bantams will take Blackburn back to the summit and I reckon Tony Mowbray's side will get the win in a tricky encounter.

Bradford ended an 11-match winless run by defeating Gillingham 1-0 last weekend but boss Simon Grayson is still up against it to get his new employers back in play-off contention.

The 10th-placed Bantams are four points behind Peterborough, who sit in the final play-off place, and a massive upturn in fortunes is required to put pressure on the teams above them.

Bradford have only netted two goals in their last five outings and I don't think the return of star striker Charlie Wyke from suspension will be enough to trouble Rovers' defence.

Wyke has netted just twice in 2018 after bagging 12 goals from the start of this season to the end of 2017.

I'm going for more goals to be scored in the second half as my best bet at Ewood Park.

This has been a winner in all of Bradford's last three outings and two of the previous three matches for Bradford on their own turf.

There hasn't been a goal scored in the first half of Bradford's last three games and Grayson will again have his side diligently prepared.

Blackburn have the superior class and will get the better of the Bantams after taking some time to find their feet following a prolonged break from League One action.

Score prediction: Blackburn 2-0 Bradford (Sky Bet's odds:11/2)

Best bet: Most goals to be scored in the second half

Alternative bet: Half-Time/Full-Time - Draw/Blackburn

Posted at 1745 BST on 28/03/2018.