FootyMAD's Tottenham Hotspur match preview

Last updated : 14 September 2007 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 Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 76 games played, Gunners have recorded 24 wins, and Tottenham H. have come away with 30 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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 21 AprTottenham H.2 - 2ArsenalPREM
2006/2007Wed 31 JanArsenal3 - 1Tottenham H.LGEC
2006/2007Wed 24 JanTottenham H.2 - 2ArsenalLGEC
2006/2007Sat 02 DecArsenal3 - 0Tottenham H.PREM
2005/2006Sat 22 AprArsenal1 - 1Tottenham H.PREM
2005/2006Sat 29 OctTottenham H.1 - 1ArsenalPREM
2004/2005Mon 25 AprArsenal1 - 0Tottenham H.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Tottenham Hotspur have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Spurs in those games, with 9 conceded.

Arsenal have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Gunners's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Tottenham H. find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 4 points from their 5 matches. Arsenal sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 10 points from their 4 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tottenham H.62131097
Arsenal651012316

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Gunners of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at White Hart Lane with Arsenal coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Tottenham H. 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Arsenal Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.