FM Preview: Sunderland v Tottenham 03 Apr 2010

Last updated : 02 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur fixture

Tottenham face a trip to Sunderland at The Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 49 games played, Spurs have recorded 13 wins, and Sunderland have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in March 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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 Sat 07 Nov Tottenham H. 2 - 0 Sunderland PREM
2008/2009 Sat 07 Mar Sunderland 1 - 1 Tottenham H. PREM
2008/2009 Sat 23 Aug Tottenham H. 1 - 2 Sunderland PREM
2007/2008 Sat 19 Jan Tottenham H. 2 - 0 Sunderland PREM
2007/2008 Sat 11 Aug Sunderland 1 - 0 Tottenham H. PREM
2005/2006 Sun 12 Feb Sunderland 1 - 1 Tottenham H. PREM
2005/2006 Sat 03 Dec Tottenham H. 3 - 2 Sunderland PREM


Recent respective form guides

Sunderland haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Black Cats in those games, with 3 conceded.

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 3 goals against.

Sunderland see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 35 points from their 32 games played so far, Tottenham's total of 58 points from their 31 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
Sunderland 6 2 3 1 9 6 9
Tottenham H. 6 5 1 0 12 4 16


FootyMad's prediction ...

Spurs have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from The Stadium of Light with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Tottenham H. Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.