FootyMAD's Tottenham Hotspur match preview

Last updated : 08 December 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 63 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 15 wins, and Tottenham H. have come away with 31 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2007, the Spurs carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 13 MayTottenham H.2 - 1Man. CityPREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Tottenham Hotspur have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Spurs in those games, with 9 conceded.

Man. City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Sky Blues have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Tottenham H. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 15 matches. Man. City find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 30 points they have accumulated from 15 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tottenham H.632113711
Man. City63215811

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Man. City on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Tottenham H.. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Tottenham H. 7 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Man. City Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.