The first League Cup semi-final between Bradford and Aston Villa is tonight with Bradford looking to cause another upset after seeing off Arsenal in the last round.

This is a two legged affair but for tonight’s match Boylesports make Bradford 15/4 to win, the draw is 14/5 with Bet365 and Aston Villa are 17/20.

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Bradford will have another boisterous crowd behind them tonight and with the Sky camera’s once again in attendance, a shock is not beyond the realms of possibility if you take into account Aston Villa’s form over the Christmas period. Since that win over Arsenal, City have won just once in six games and failed to score in their last two (both away from home).

At the Coral Windows Stadium (Valley Parade) Bradford have a strong scoring record, netting in their last six matches but they did ship four against Rochdale in their last home match down in League Two.

Villa are expected to put out a strong line-up today after eventually overcoming Ipswich in the F.A Cup on Saturday, Benteke is expected to start after making way on Staurday and he is a 4/1 chance to score first with Betfred and their double delight/hat-trick heaven promotion.

In their last five away matches Aston Villa have scored ten goals, but conceded 13. It is hard to see a thriller in store tonight and expect Bradford to keep it tight, mainly to give themselves a realistic chance going into the second leg.

Bradford v Aston Villa Betting Tips

0-0   half-time correct score 0-0 – 9/4 with Bet365 – click here, sign up, get £200 free

Benteke to score in the match – 11/10 with Sportingbet – click here, sign up, get a risk free £50

Benteke to score first in the match – 4/1 with Betfred – click here, sign up, get a free £50

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