FM Preview: Swansea City v Arsenal 16 Mar 2013

Last updated : 15 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Swansea City v Arsenal fixture

Swansea City prepare to entertain Arsenal at White Rock Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 4 games played, Swans have recorded 2 wins, and Arsenal have come away with 1 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at White Rock Stadium was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Wed 16 Jan Arsenal 1 - 0 Swansea City F.A. Cup
2012/2013 Sun 06 Jan Swansea City 2-2 Arsenal F.A. Cup
2012/2013 Sat 01 Dec Arsenal 0 - 2 Swansea City Premier League
2011/2012 Sun 15 Jan Swansea City 3 - 2 Arsenal Premier League
2011/2012 Sat 10 Sep Arsenal 1 - 0 Swansea City Premier League
1982/1983 Sat 01 Jan Arsenal 2 - 1 Swansea City First Division
1982/1983 Sat 20 Nov Swansea City 1 - 2 Arsenal First Division

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Recent respective form guides

Swansea City are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Swans in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Gunners have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Gunners's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Swansea City's 40 points from 29 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

Arsenal's total of 47 points from their 27 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Swansea City 6 3 0 3 11 9 9
Arsenal 6 4 1 1 9 6 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Swans go into their game against Arsenal in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Swansea City Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Arsenal 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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