FootyMAD's Tottenham Hotspur match preview

Last updated : 06 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur fixture

Chelsea prepare to entertain Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 66 games played, Blues have recorded 31 wins, and Tottenham H. have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was earlier this season, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Mon 19 MarTottenham H.1 - 2ChelseaFAC
2006/2007Sun 11 MarChelsea3-3Tottenham H.FAC
2006/2007Sun 05 NovTottenham H.2 - 1ChelseaPREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, In this time, Blues have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 5.

Tottenham H.'s away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 17 goals for the Spurs, and 10 goals against.

Chelsea sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 72 points from their 31 games. Tottenham H. find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 48 points they have accumulated from 31 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea642011514
Tottenham H.6312121010

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea Unbeaten in the last 27 home games.
Unbeaten run of 16 matches.
Tottenham H. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.