FootyMAD's Tottenham Hotspur match preview

Last updated : 19 September 2009 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 Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 69 games played, Blues have recorded 33 wins, and Tottenham H. have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was just last season, in August 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 21 MarTottenham H.1 - 0ChelseaPREM
2008/2009Sun 31 AugChelsea1-1Tottenham H.PREM
2007/2008Wed 19 MarTottenham H.4 - 4ChelseaPREM
2007/2008Sun 24 FebTottenham H.2 - 1ChelseaLGEC
2007/2008Sat 12 JanChelsea2 - 0Tottenham H.PREM
2006/2007Sat 07 AprChelsea1 - 0Tottenham H.PREM
2006/2007Mon 19 MarTottenham H.1 - 2ChelseaFAC

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Blues, with 3 goals against.

The Spurs have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 15 goals for the Spurs, and 6 goals against.

Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 15 points from the 5 games played. Tottenham H.'s total of 12 points from their 5 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea651014516
Tottenham H.650117815

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 21 home games.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Tottenham H. 3 successive away victories.
5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.