FM Preview: Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur 16 Oct 2011

Last updated : 15 October 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur fixture

Newcastle United prepare to entertain Tottenham Hotspur at St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 71 games played, Magpies have recorded 31 wins, and Tottenham Hotspur have come away with 22 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James' Park was less than a year ago, in January 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 22 Jan Newcastle Utd. 1-1 Tottenham H. Premier League
2010/2011 Tue 28 Dec Tottenham H. 2 - 0 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2008/2009 Sun 19 Apr Tottenham H. 1 - 0 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2008/2009 Sun 21 Dec Newcastle Utd. 2 - 1 Tottenham H. Premier League
2008/2009 Wed 24 Sep Newcastle Utd. 1 - 2 Tottenham H. League Cup
2007/2008 Sun 30 Mar Tottenham H. 1 - 4 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2007/2008 Mon 22 Oct Newcastle Utd. 3 - 1 Tottenham H. Premier League

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Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Magpies in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Spurs have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Spurs, and 8 goals against.

Newcastle United's total of 15 points from their 7 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 12 from their 6 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Newcastle United 6 4 2 0 12 7 14
Tottenham Hotspur 6 4 2 0 11 3 14

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Newcastle United at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Magpies will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Newcastle United Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Tottenham Hotspur Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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