FootyMAD's Arsenal match preview

Last updated : 24 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal fixture

Tottenham H. prepare to entertain Arsenal at White Hart Lane on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 71 games played, Spurs have recorded 30 wins, and Arsenal have come away with 23 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at White Hart Lane was just last season, in December 2002, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 08 NovArsenal2 - 1Tottenham H.PREM
2002/2003Sun 15 DecTottenham H.1-1ArsenalPREM
2002/2003Sat 16 NovArsenal3 - 0Tottenham H.PREM
2001/2002Sat 06 AprArsenal2 - 1Tottenham H.PREM
2001/2002Sat 17 NovTottenham H.1 - 1ArsenalPREM
2000/2001Sun 08 AprArsenal2 - 1Tottenham H.FAC
2000/2001Sat 31 MarArsenal2 - 0Tottenham H.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Tottenham Hotspur are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 13 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Arsenal however, is much more impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. Those games have seen the Gunners pummel 13 goals, and let in 5.

Tottenham H. find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 38 points from their 34 matches. Arsenal are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 81 points from the 33 games played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tottenham H.60152111
Arsenal62221168

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Spurs of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Arsenal, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Tottenham H. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Arsenal Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.