FootyMAD's Tottenham Hotspur match preview

Last updated : 18 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City fixture

Man City face a trip to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 60 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 15 wins, and Tottenham H. have come away with 28 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 11 DecMan City0 - 1Tottenham H.PREM
2003/2004Mon 12 AprTottenham H.1 - 1Man CityPREM
2003/2004Wed 04 FebTottenham H.3 - 4Man CityFAC
2003/2004Sun 25 JanMan City1 - 1Tottenham H.FAC
2003/2004Wed 03 DecTottenham H.3 - 1Man CityLC
2003/2004Sun 28 SepMan City0 - 0Tottenham H.PREM
2002/2003Fri 18 AprTottenham H.0 - 2Man CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Tottenham Hotspur have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Spurs in those games, with 6 conceded.

In complete contrast to Tottenham H., Man City are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Sky Blues have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Tottenham H.'s 39 points from 29 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Man City see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 36 points from their 29 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tottenham H.6213657
Man City6123485

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Spurs, as the Sky Blues have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Tottenham H. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Man City Last drawn game 4 outings ago.