FM Preview: Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur 08 May 2013

Last updated : 07 May 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur fixture

Chelsea prepare to entertain Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 67 games played, Blues have recorded 32 wins, and Tottenham Hotspur have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was just last season, in March 2012, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 20 Oct Tottenham H. 2 - 4 Chelsea Premier League
2011/2012 Sun 15 Apr Tottenham H. 1 - 5 Chelsea F.A. Cup
2011/2012 Sat 24 Mar Chelsea 0-0 Tottenham H. Premier League
2011/2012 Thu 22 Dec Tottenham H. 1 - 1 Chelsea Premier League
2010/2011 Sat 30 Apr Chelsea 2 - 1 Tottenham H. Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 12 Dec Tottenham H. 1 - 1 Chelsea Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 17 Apr Tottenham H. 2 - 1 Chelsea Premier League

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

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Blues have rattled up an impressive 15 goals, and conceded 2.

The Spurs have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Spurs's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.

Chelsea's total of 68 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur's total of 65 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Chelsea 6 4 1 1 11 5 13
Tottenham Hotspur 6 3 2 1 10 7 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Chelsea may be coming up against a decent side in Tottenham Hotspur, but we do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Blues. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Chelsea Won 7 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Tottenham Hotspur 6 games since last defeat.

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