Bookmakers give Carlisle United the clear edge in today's top-three showdown with promotion rivals Stevenage.

Although the visitors are a place above the Blues, home advantage is backed to tip things United's way.

Third-placed Carlisle, who are aiming for a fifth straight league win for the first time in four years, are 13/10 for victory with Sky Bet, 29/20 with Coral and 6/4 with BetFred.

Stevenage, who sit second in League Two, are 9/5 for an away win with SkyBet, 2/1 with William Hill and 21/10 with Bet365.

The draw at Brunton Park is 21/10.

United players also lead the first goalscorer betting, with Kristian Dennis 11/2, Ryan Edmondson 13/2 and both Joe Garner and Omari Patrick 7/1.

Luke Norris and Jamie Reid are both 8/1 for Steve Evans' side, with Danny Rose 17/2 and Josh March 9/1.

Longer shots for the opener include United's Alfie McCalmont at 16/1, Jon Mellish at 22/1, Jack Armer at 33/1 and Paul Huntington at 28/1.

A repeat of last season's result when the the sides met at Brunton Park - a 2-1 Blues victory - is priced 9/1.

A Stevenage win by the same scoreline - the result in Boro's favour in this season's encounter in Hertfordshire - is 10/1.

A more healthy Carlisle win of 3-0 can be backed at 28/1, while a cagier 0-0 draw between these close rivals is 31/4.

United to win by one goal is an outcome available at 3/1, while Stevenage to win by two is 35/4.

Source: Oddschecker.