Carlisle United's formidable form and Rochdale's winless streak does not deter the bookmakers from backing a home win tonight.

Robbie Stockdale's hosts have gone seven games without victory ahead of the Blues' visit.

But they are still as short as Evens to take the points against Paul Simpson's side this evening.

Bet 365 make Rochdale evens for the win, with SkyBet offering 21/20 and William Hill 23/20.

Carlisle are aiming for a seventh win in eight under former Dale boss Simpson, and are 12/5 with Coral and SkyBet to continue their remarkable run.

Bet365 offer 14/5 for a Blues victory and Betfred 5/2.

The draw at the Crown Oil Arena is 12/5, a result which would also extend a remarkable run of 11 away league games unbeaten across Simpson's two spells with the Blues.

Tonight sees Simpson lead the Blues at Spotland for the first time since the memorable night in May 2006 when his United side wrapped up the League Two title.

They won 2-0 that night - and the same scoreline this evening is 21/1.

Kristian Dennis is 7/1 to open the scoring and notch for the third straight game.

A Dennis goal at any stage tonight is 11/4.

Other first scorer odds for United include Omari Patrick at 10/1, Jordan Gibson at 18/1, Joe Riley at 25/1 and Dynel Simeu at 80/1.

For Rochdale, Alex Newby is 11/2 for the first goal with Luke Charman 13/2.

Tobi Sho-Silva, meanwhile, is 15/2 to repeat his March 1 feat against Dale and be the game's last goalscorer.

A second consecutive Mark Howard clean sheet is 3/1, while Rochdale are 7/4 to prevent the Cumbrians scoring.

United are 10/1 to score three in a league game for the first time this season.

Source: Oddschecker

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