FootyMAD's Tottenham Hotspur match preview

Last updated : 11 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United fixture

Man. Utd. face a trip to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane at tea-time on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 82 games played, Red Devils have recorded 23 wins, and Tottenham H. have come away with 31 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 25 AprMan. Utd.5 - 2Tottenham H.PREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Tottenham Hotspur could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Spurs in those games, with 3 conceded.

Man. Utd.'s away form is equally impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Red Devils pummel 13 goals, and let in 3.

Tottenham H.'s total of 12 points from their 4 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Man. Utd.'s total of 9 points from their 4 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tottenham H.650117815
Man. Utd.631210610

FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Red Devils, but one which I believe will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Tottenham H. Won 8 successive home games.
9 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Man. Utd. Last drawn game 5 outings ago.