The in-play guide to Fulham vs Tottenham
FA Cup fourth round weekend concludes at 4.30pm on Sunday with an all-Premier League tie and London derby as Fulham host the Tottenham team that dumped them out of last year's competition in the quarter-finals. Here are three statistics that could help you make money as the action unfolds...
The first goal counts for little...
Don't be afraid to oppose the team that score the opening goal, or at least opposing 1-0 as a final score because Tottenham have saved more points from losing positions than any other team in the Premier League, while Fulham have also battled back to avoid defeat seven times in the league.
...but Fulham need a clean sheet to win
Mark Hughes' Cottagers have only actually lost eight league matches this season, two fewer than seventh-placed Liverpool, but are struggling due to the frequency of games that they draw. A major reason for that is that they have won just one of the nine encounters in which they've conceded. So if Spurs find the net, even with the hosts' still in front, be prepared for them to mess things up.
Back under 2.5 goals at kick-off
Here are two standout stats: just one of the 19 goals scored in the last nine meetings between the sides have been scored in the first 25 minutes, while not one of the 17 registered in Fulham's last six fixtures in all competitions have come that early, and one of those finished 6-2! How do you profit from such a trend? Back under 2.5 goals at [1.96] and lay it for a profit if the game remains goalless approaching the half hour.
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Published: 28 Jan 2011
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