FM Preview: Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur 08 May 2013

Last updated : 07 May 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur fixture

Tottenham Hotspur face a trip to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 67 games played, Spurs have recorded 19 wins, and Chelsea have come away with 32 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was just last season, in March 2012, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 20 Oct Tottenham H. 2 - 4 Chelsea Premier League
2011/2012 Sun 15 Apr Tottenham H. 1 - 5 Chelsea F.A. Cup
2011/2012 Sat 24 Mar Chelsea 0-0 Tottenham H. Premier League
2011/2012 Thu 22 Dec Tottenham H. 1 - 1 Chelsea Premier League
2010/2011 Sat 30 Apr Chelsea 2 - 1 Tottenham H. Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 12 Dec Tottenham H. 1 - 1 Chelsea Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 17 Apr Tottenham H. 2 - 1 Chelsea Premier League

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Recent respective form guides

Chelsea could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Blues have rattled up an impressive 15 goals, and conceded 2.

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 Spurs's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.

Chelsea's total of 68 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur's total of 65 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Chelsea 6 4 1 1 11 5 13
Tottenham Hotspur 6 3 2 1 10 7 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Chelsea is likely to be a very close encounter, but one that the Madmen sees going the way of the home team. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Chelsea Won 7 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Tottenham Hotspur 6 games since last defeat.

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