FM Preview: Celtic v Hamilton Academical 02 Oct 2010

Last updated : 01 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Celtic v Hamilton al fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Hamilton on Saturday afternoon, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The Bhoys have won 38 of the 44 games the two sides have played.

The most recent between these two sides at Celtic Park was less than a year ago, in December 2009, with Celtic running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a league game.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010 Sat 30 Jan Hamilton 0 - 1 Celtic SPL
2009/2010 Sat 26 Dec Celtic 2-0 Hamilton SPL
2009/2010 Sun 25 Oct Hamilton 1 - 2 Celtic SPL
2008/2009 Sat 04 Apr Celtic 4 - 0 Hamilton. SPL
2008/2009 Sun 16 Nov Hamilton 1 - 2 Celtic SPL
2008/2009 Sat 04 Oct Celtic 4 - 0 Hamilton SPL
1988/1989 Fri 01 Jul Celtic 2 - 1 Hamilton SPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, The Bhoys have rattled up an impressive 19 goals, and conceded 2.

The Accies have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Accies's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Celtic's total of 18 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in equalt top spot in the SPL. Hamilton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 5 points from 6 games.

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

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Celtic 6 5 0 1 14 6 15
Hamilton 6 1 2 3 5 10 5

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic may be coming up against a decent side in Hamilton Ac., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for The Bhoys. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Won 10 successive home games.
17 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 games.
Not drawn a gamein their last 26 .
Hamilton Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.