FM Preview: Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur 12 Feb 2011

Last updated : 11 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur fixture

Sunderland prepare to entertain Tottenham Hotspur at The Stadium of Light at tea-time on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 50 games played, The Black Cats have recorded 22 wins, and Tottenham H. have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Stadium of Light was less than a year ago, in April 2010, with Sunderland running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Tue 09 NovTottenham H.1 - 1SunderlandPREM
2009/2010Sat 03 AprSunderland3-1Tottenham H.PREM
2009/2010Sat 07 NovTottenham H.2 - 0SunderlandPREM
2008/2009Sat 07 MarSunderland1 - 1Tottenham H.PREM
2008/2009Sat 23 AugTottenham H.1 - 2SunderlandPREM
2007/2008Sat 19 JanTottenham H.2 - 0SunderlandPREM
2007/2008Sat 11 AugSunderland1 - 0Tottenham H.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Black Cats's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Tottenham H. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Spurs have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sunderland's total of 37 points from their 26 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Tottenham H.'s total of 44 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland62139117
Tottenham H.63217611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Sunderland's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Tottenham H.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Tottenham H. Last drawn game 4 outings ago.