FootyMAD's Tottenham Hotspur match preview

Last updated : 25 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur fixture

Man. Utd. prepare to entertain Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Red Devils are clearly on top, having won 50 and lost only 14 of the 79 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was less than a year ago, in September 2006, the Red Devils carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 04 FebTottenham H.0 - 4Man. Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sat 09 SepMan. Utd.1-0Tottenham H.PREM
2005/2006Mon 17 AprTottenham H.1 - 2Man. Utd.PREM
2005/2006Sat 22 OctMan. Utd.1 - 1Tottenham H.PREM
2004/2005Tue 04 JanMan. Utd.0 - 0Tottenham H.PREM
2004/2005Sat 25 SepTottenham H.0 - 1Man. Utd.PREM
2003/2004Sat 20 MarMan. Utd.3 - 0Tottenham H.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Red Devils, with 5 goals against.

Tottenham H. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Man. Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 3 matches. Tottenham H. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 3 points from their 3 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. Utd.6033253
Tottenham H.631210610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Red Devils go into their game against Tottenham H. in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Man. Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Tottenham H. 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.