FootyMAD's Tottenham Hotspur match preview

Last updated : 20 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur fixture

Newcastle Utd. prepare to entertain Tottenham Hotspur at St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 69 games played, Magpies have recorded 30 wins, and Tottenham H. have come away with 22 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James' Park was earlier this season, with Tottenham H. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Magpies in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Wed 24 SepNewcastle Utd.1-2Tottenham H.LGEC
2007/2008Sun 30 MarTottenham H.1 - 4Newcastle Utd.PREM
2007/2008Mon 22 OctNewcastle Utd.3 - 1Tottenham H.PREM
2006/2007Sun 14 JanTottenham H.2 - 3Newcastle Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sat 23 DecNewcastle Utd.3 - 1Tottenham H.PREM
2005/2006Sat 01 AprNewcastle Utd.3 - 1Tottenham H.PREM
2005/2006Sat 31 DecTottenham H.2 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

The away form of Tottenham H. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Spurs, and 5 goals against.

Newcastle Utd. find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 19 points from their 17 matches. Tottenham H. find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 19 points from their 17 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Newcastle Utd.6141867
Tottenham H.63217411

FootyMad's prediction ...

Newcastle Utd. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Newcastle Utd. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Tottenham H. 3 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.