FootyMAD's Tottenham Hotspur match preview

Last updated : 15 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur fixture

Man. City prepare to entertain Tottenham Hotspur at City of Manchester Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 67 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 33 wins, and Tottenham H. have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City of Manchester Stadium was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 18 DecMan. City0-2Tottenham H.LGEC
2007/2008Sun 09 DecTottenham H.2 - 1Man. CityPREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Sky Blues have conceded a disappointing 6 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Tottenham H.'s away form is none too clever either, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Man. City's 45 points from 29 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Tottenham H. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 35 points from their 28 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. City6123495
Tottenham H.63129710

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at City of Manchester Stadium for the Sky Blues and the Madmen are unable to see past Tottenham H. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Man. City Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Tottenham H. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.