FootyMAD's Tottenham Hotspur match preview

Last updated : 04 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea fixture

Chelsea face a trip to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 24 of the 64 previous games, with the hosts winning just 23.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 11 MarChelsea2 - 1Tottenham H.PREM
2005/2006Sat 27 AugTottenham H.0 - 2ChelseaPREM
2004/2005Sat 15 JanTottenham H.0 - 2ChelseaPREM
2004/2005Sun 19 SepChelsea0 - 0Tottenham H.PREM
2003/2004Sat 03 AprTottenham H.0 - 1ChelseaPREM
2003/2004Sat 13 SepChelsea4 - 2Tottenham H.PREM
2002/2003Sat 01 FebChelsea1 - 1Tottenham H.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Tottenham Hotspur have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Spurs score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Chelsea's away form is equally impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. Those games have seen the Blues pummel 12 goals, and let in 3.

Tottenham H. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 12 points from their 10 games played so far, Chelsea sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 25 points from their 10 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tottenham H.642012214
Chelsea651010316

FootyMad's prediction ...

Chelsea are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Tottenham H.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Tottenham H. Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 8 matches.
Chelsea Undefeated in last 7 away games.
14 games since last defeat.