FM Preview: Man City v Tottenham 05 May 2010

Last updated : 05 May 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur fixture

Man. City prepare to entertain Tottenham Hotspur at City of Manchester Stadium on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 69 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 34 wins, and Tottenham H. have come away with 20 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City of Manchester Stadium was just last season, in November 2008, with Tottenham H. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Sky Blues in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010 Wed 16 Dec Tottenham H. 3 - 0 Man. City PREM
2008/2009 Sat 16 May Tottenham H. 2 - 1 Man. City PREM
2008/2009 Sun 09 Nov Man. City 1-2 Tottenham H. PREM
2007/2008 Sun 16 Mar Man. City 2 - 1 Tottenham H. PREM
2007/2008 Tue 18 Dec Man. City 0 - 2 Tottenham H. LGEC
2007/2008 Sun 09 Dec Tottenham H. 2 - 1 Man. City PREM
2006/2007 Sun 13 May Tottenham H. 2 - 1 Man. City PREM


Recent respective form guides

Manchester City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Sky Blues in those games, with 5 conceded.

Tottenham H. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Man. City's total of 66 points from their 36 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Tottenham H.'s total of 67 points from their 36 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

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

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Man. City 6 4 1 1 17 4 13
Tottenham H. 6 3 0 3 7 10 9


FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Sky Blues. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Man. City 6 games since last home draw.
Tottenham H. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.