FootyMAD's Tottenham Hotspur match preview

Last updated : 12 May 2007 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 Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 62 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 15 wins, and Tottenham H. have come away with 30 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in April 2006, the Spurs carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 17 DecMan City1 - 2Tottenham H.PREM
2005/2006Sat 08 AprTottenham H.2 - 1Man CityPREM
2005/2006Wed 04 JanMan City0 - 2Tottenham H.PREM
2004/2005Sat 19 MarTottenham H.2 - 1Man CityPREM
2004/2005Sat 11 DecMan City0 - 1Tottenham H.PREM
2003/2004Mon 12 AprTottenham H.1 - 1Man CityPREM
2003/2004Wed 04 FebTottenham H.3 - 4Man CityFAC

Recent respective form guides

Tottenham Hotspur have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Spurs in those games, with 9 conceded.

The Sky Blues have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Sky Blues's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Tottenham H. find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 56 points they have accumulated from 36 games. Man City find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 42 points from their 37 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tottenham H.613211126
Man City6132576

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is a game in which both sides are showing indifferent form, so the Madmen are expecting the Sky Blues to come away from it with a creditable draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Tottenham H. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Man City Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.