Bristol City vs. Fulham FC

This is an FA Cup third-round showdown. Bristol City is ranked No. 15 in the 24-team English Championship League standings with an average offense (30 goals netted in 25 matches). The defense plays best at home, allowing seven goals over their last five home contests, including a pair of 1-0 shutout wins over Stoke City and Derby County. Fulham FC is in town, and they are ranked third in the standings, anchored by the top-ranked defense (19 goals allowed in 23 matches). However, the offense is in a slump, and they are on a 0-1-4 winless run while scoring just three goals and allowing four. Six of their last seven have gone UNDER 2.5 goals, as well as 21 of their last 31 road games. These rivals have played two straight 1-1 games against each other, and this looks like another battle with more defense than offense. Play this one to stay UNDER the total.