Three must-know Tottenham vs Real stats
Elsewhere on Betfair Football, you can read Andy Gray's verdict on this match and our case for backing the hosts, however here are three other trends that will hopefully help you make money from it...
Early goals are a frequent occurrence
Ignoring the three straight games that finished goalless between March and April, the opening strike in eight of Tottenham's last nine matches has been scored in the first 20 minutes, with the deadlock breaking goal arriving between the 11th and 20th minute on five of those occasions, including on three of the last four. That period therefore has to be covered in the first goal odds betting at [5.0], and if it's still 0-0 after that, an in-play punt on it staying that way is worth considering.
Spurs' half-time and full-time results mirror one another
In each of the Lilywhites' last seven fixtures in all competitions, and 12 of their last 14 looking back over a longer spell, whichever team has been in front at half-time has gone on to win, or in the instances where the tie has been level, the full-time result has been a draw. Consequently, it's clear that if you expect Tottenham to triumph, you should back them half-time/full-time at chunky odds of [6.0], while if your money is on Real, the [4.0] on them leading at both intervals is to be lapped up.
Their defence won't be shown up again
Spurs don't head into this second-leg encounter in great defensive form after following their 4-0 loss in Madrid by conceding two at home to Stoke, but expect an improved display tonight. Prior to that, they had been breached just once in seven outings at White Hart Lane. In addition, they haven't conceded in both halves there since September 2009, and have only leaked more than once in three of 43 games since. That indicates that you should oppose the [2.0] on Real scoring two or more.
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Published: 13 Apr 2011
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