FootyMAD's Tottenham Hotspur match preview

Last updated : 11 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur fixture

Chelsea prepare to entertain Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 67 games played, Blues have recorded 32 wins, and Tottenham H. have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was less than a year ago, in April 2007, the Blues carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 07 AprChelsea1-0Tottenham H.PREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Blues in those games, with 6 conceded.

Tottenham H. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Spurs's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Chelsea sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 44 points from their 21 games. Tottenham H. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 24 points from their 21 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea651012716
Tottenham H.622216128

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Chelsea fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Blues. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Tottenham H. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.