FM Preview: Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal 14 Apr 2010

Last updated : 13 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal fixture

Arsenal face a trip to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 79 games played, Gunners have recorded 25 wins, and Tottenham H. have come away with 31 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2009, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2009/2010Sat 31 OctArsenal3 - 0Tottenham H.PREM
2008/2009Sun 08 FebTottenham H.0 - 0ArsenalPREM
2008/2009Wed 29 OctArsenal4 - 4Tottenham H.PREM
2007/2008Tue 22 JanTottenham H.5 - 1ArsenalLGEC
2007/2008Wed 09 JanArsenal1 - 1Tottenham H.LGEC
2007/2008Sat 22 DecArsenal2 - 1Tottenham H.PREM
2007/2008Sat 15 SepTottenham H.1 - 3ArsenalPREM

Recent respective form guides

Tottenham Hotspur are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. During these games, Spurs have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.

Arsenal have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Gunners have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Tottenham H.'s total of 58 points from their 32 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Arsenal's total of 71 points from their 33 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tottenham H.640211812
Arsenal63219811

FootyMad's prediction ...

Arsenal have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Tottenham H. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Tottenham H. 7 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Arsenal Not won in previous 2 away matches.