Carlisle vs Sutton United Predictions

• Carlisle have only lost two home games under Keith Millen
• Sutton are without a win in five on the road
• The Blues are unbeaten in four league matches at Brunton Park

Carlisle heading upwards

Carlisle’s form has improved dramatically since Keith Millen took charge in October, and they have still suffered just two home defeats under the new boss, against Shrewsbury in the FA Cup and Harrogate in the league.

The Blues have drawn their last two at Brunton Park, but are actually unbeaten in four League Two games there courtesy of victories over Walsall and Bradford.

Three of those matches have seen Carlisle keep clean sheets, and it will be fascinating to see how that defence handles a free-scoring Sutton side.

Sutton struggling away

While only two of Carlisle’s 13 home matches have included three or more goals, Sutton have been incredibly potent in front of goal, with their last five matches on the road containing 23 strikes.

They have not managed to win any of those games though, drawing the last two against Bradford (2-2) and more recently Stevenage (3-3).

Matt Gray’s side have only picked up four away league wins from 13 outings, losing on five occasions, including at Leyton Orient, Rochdale and Exeter.

I think Carlisle could sneak this one, but predict Carlisle draw no bet as insurance. The goals are incredibly tough to call given the respective defensive records, but I select 2-1 to the hosts.