FM Preview: Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea 12 Dec 2010

Last updated : 11 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea fixture

Chelsea face a trip to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 69 games played, Blues have recorded 25 wins, and Tottenham H. have come away with 26 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2010, the Spurs carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 17 AprTottenham H.2 - 1ChelseaPREM
2009/2010Sun 20 SepChelsea3 - 0Tottenham H.PREM
2008/2009Sat 21 MarTottenham H.1 - 0ChelseaPREM
2008/2009Sun 31 AugChelsea1 - 1Tottenham H.PREM
2007/2008Wed 19 MarTottenham H.4 - 4ChelseaPREM
2007/2008Sun 24 FebTottenham H.2 - 1ChelseaLGEC
2007/2008Sat 12 JanChelsea2 - 0Tottenham H.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Tottenham Hotspur are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Spurs, with 6 goals against.

Chelsea have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Tottenham H.'s total of 26 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Chelsea's total of 30 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tottenham H.642016914
Chelsea6123485

FootyMad's prediction ...

Chelsea 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. Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Chelsea Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.