FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 04 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur fixture

Tottenham H. face a trip to Southampton at St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 54 games played, Spurs have recorded 12 wins, and Southampton have come away with 25 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2004, the Saints carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 18 DecTottenham H.5 - 1SouthamptonPREM
2003/2004Sat 27 MarSouthampton1 - 0Tottenham H.PREM
2003/2004Sat 20 SepTottenham H.1 - 3SouthamptonPREM
2002/2003Sat 04 JanSouthampton4 - 0Tottenham H.FAC
2002/2003Wed 01 JanSouthampton1 - 0Tottenham H.PREM
2002/2003Sat 31 AugTottenham H.2 - 1SouthamptonPREM
2001/2002Wed 26 DecSouthampton1 - 0Tottenham H.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Southampton haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Saints in those games, with 9 conceded.

Tottenham H. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Southampton are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 21 points from their 28 games thus far. Tottenham H.'s 39 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southampton6141987
Tottenham H.641113613

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Spurs has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Southampton. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Southampton Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Tottenham H. 6 games since last defeat.