FootyMAD's Tottenham Hotspur match preview

Last updated : 24 April 2009 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 at tea-time on Saturday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Red Devils are clearly on top, having won 53 and lost only 14 of the 83 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was earlier this season, the Red Devils carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 01 MarMan. Utd.0 - 0Tottenham H.LGEC
2008/2009Sat 24 JanMan. Utd.2-1Tottenham H.FAC
2008/2009Sat 13 DecTottenham H.0 - 0Man. Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 02 FebTottenham H.1 - 1Man. Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sun 27 JanMan. Utd.3 - 1Tottenham H.FAC
2007/2008Sun 26 AugMan. Utd.1 - 0Tottenham H.PREM
2006/2007Sun 04 FebTottenham H.0 - 4Man. Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Red Devils in those games, with 9 conceded.

Tottenham H. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Spurs's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Man. Utd. are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 74 points from the 32 games played. Tottenham H.'s 44 points from 33 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. Utd.642010514
Tottenham H.64117413

FootyMad's prediction ...

Man. Utd. 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 Red Devils. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Man. Utd. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Tottenham H. Last drawn game 6 outings ago.