Doncaster v Bradford
Doncaster Rovers

Doncaster Rovers vs Bradford City

, KO: 19:00 , Keepmoat Stadium
Bradford City

Doncaster Rovers and Bradford City have made perfect starts in the EFL Trophy and this final group stage clash is a dead rubber with both teams already assured of a place in round two.

Everton's kids and Grimsby haven't put up much of a fight in Northern Group C and all that remains to be decided is who tops the section and lands a seeding for the draw.

Bradford currently lead the way by a single goal and it will be interesting to see how the managers treat this match with nothing on the line.

The Bantams are going for the League One title so I'd imagine Graham Alexander might want to give some of his main men a breather.

But he'll still be looking to get back on track with a win after a disappointing home loss to Burton Albion on Saturday.

Doncaster Rovers also had a bad weekend, losing 2-1 at home to Barnsley to drop down to 18th in the League One table.

They need a confidence boost to move clear of the drop zone so boss Grant McCann may field the stronger side for this dead rubber.

How the bookies view it: Homing in on the win

This is a tricky one to call but Doncaster are slight 11/8 favourites with home advantage. Bradford City are priced at 13/8 and the draw pays 5/2.

Recent head to head: Rovers on a roll

Doncaster have held the upper hand in this fixture of late, going four games unbeaten. They've won the last three, including a 3-1 home victory in League One earlier this season.

Players to watch: He's Gott a goal in him

Robbie Gotts has saved all his goals for cup ties this season and netted a double for Doncaster against Grimsby earlier in the group. The midfielder is 11/2 for anytime scorer, which could be worth a punt if he starts.

Andy Cook is another who has only scored in cup ties this term, with two for Bradford against Grimsby earlier in the group and another against Newcastle in an EFL Cup defeat. He's 15/8 at Bet365 for another goal here.

Probable line-ups

Doncaster striker Toyosi Olusanya is a doubt after missing out on Saturday and I'd imagine boss McCann will make some changes with nothing riding on this match.

Bradford made seven changes at the weekend so Alexander may revert to the team that played in the FA Cup against Cheltenham.

Doncaster Rovers: Lo-Tutala, McGrath, Nixon, Senior, Broadbent, Sbarra, Middleton, Ajayi, Gotts, Flint, Hanlan.

Bradford City: Walker, Byrne, McIntyre, Pennington, Halliday, Power, Richards, Leigh, Cook, Tyreik Wright, Lapslie.

Anything else catch the eye?

Dead rubbers can be tricky to call as teams either grind out out a dreary game or play with a bit of freedom as there's no pressure on them.

I've got a feeling this one could be dull and under 2.5 goals looks worth a punt at evens with Paddy Power.

The half-time draw is another decent option if these teams do go through the motions and it pays 5/4 at William Hill.

Doncaster Rovers vs Bradford City Betting Tips & Predictions
Under 2,5 goals
Evens
PaddyPower
Half-time draw
5/4
William Hill
Robbie Gotts anytime scorer
11/2
Bet365
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