Stoke's last minute goal at Newcastle saw Tony Pulis side secure a 2-2 draw last weekend, a result which sees them having lost just the one in seven league games (that at Man United).

Stoke are up in 13th and looking good value to stay around that position. Their home form has been the key (their limitations have perhaps been shown up a little on the road). At the Britannia Stadium, their record is 5-1-2, which includes defeats by Everton and Chelsea.

Fulham's draw against Man City last week saw them take their unbeaten run to five games. They too have lost many recently; just the one in nine Premiership matches.

Fulham, in 9th, have had success this season based on a strong defensive work ethic. They've conceded just 12 (the fourth best record in the league) and this has put them in great positions in games. However, they do lack a killer instinct up front and have hit just 13 (the second lowest in the league).

Away from home, not too much should be expected of Roy Hodgson's team. They've yet to win away (record is 0-3-4) and last season they waited until April to secure their first away win. The previous year, they went 1-8-10 on the road.

For Fulham, the lack of away form has been combined well with a lack of goals! They've scored just two goals in their 7 away games so far, but they have at least limited the opposition as well; five of those seven matches has seen 1 or 0 goals in the whole game.

Stoke's party trick this season has been their second half performances. They showed it in great fashion last Saturday coming back from two goals down after 25 minutes and arguably should have won the game.

Match Betting Previews 13-14 December 2008 >>> Premiership: Aston Villa v Bolton - Liverpool v Hull - Man City v Everton - Middlesbrough v Arsenal - Stoke v Fulham - Sunderland v WBA - Spurs v Man United - Wigan v Blackburn - Chelsea v West Ham - Portsmouth v Newcastle La Liga: Barcelona v Real Madrid - Sevilla v Villarreal - Recreativo v Osasuna Serie A: Juventus v Milan - Inter v Chievo - Genoa v Atalanta Ligue 1: Le Mans v Bordeaux - Lyon v Marseille Bundesliga: Stuttgart v Bayern - Hoffenheim v Schalke

This season, Stoke have managed only the three first half goals and have not hit a first-half goal since the win over Arsenal six games ago. However, in the second half they have hit 14 and have picked up 8 points from their second half performances.

Stoke might prefer a game against a side who will look to take them on; that way, they might be able to stage some sort of comeback. But, Fulham look incapable of causing too many problems and the game may peter out.

The Under 2.5 goals market is at $1.67 with Bet365, acceptable for some punters. But, there's a better look about the $3.00 on the Under 1.5 goals market.

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Bet: Under 1.5 goals Odds: $3.00 Stake: 4pts Bookies: Unibet

Match Betting Previews 13-14 December 2008 >>> Premiership: Aston Villa v Bolton - Liverpool v Hull - Man City v Everton - Middlesbrough v Arsenal - Stoke v Fulham - Sunderland v WBA - Spurs v Man United - Wigan v Blackburn - Chelsea v West Ham - Portsmouth v Newcastle La Liga: Barcelona v Real Madrid - Sevilla v Villarreal - Recreativo v Osasuna Serie A: Juventus v Milan - Inter v Chievo - Genoa v Atalanta Ligue 1: Le Mans v Bordeaux - Lyon v Marseille Bundesliga: Stuttgart v Bayern - Hoffenheim v Schalke