FM Preview: Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Celtic 14 Aug 2010

Last updated : 13 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 5 of the 10 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 01 FebInverness CT0 - 0CelticSPL
2008/2009Sat 29 NovCeltic1 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2008/2009Sat 18 OctInverness CT1 - 2CelticSPL
2007/2008Wed 27 FebCeltic2 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2007/2008Sun 16 DecInverness CT3 - 2CelticSPL
2007/2008Sat 15 SepCeltic5 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2006/2007Sun 25 FebInverness CT1 - 2CelticSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Inverness Caledonian Thistle could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Caley Thistle have rattled up an impressive 17 goals, and conceded 3.

Celtic's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Inverness CT660018118
Celtic650112615

FootyMad's prediction ...

An interesting game for the The Bhoys to play at the moment, and one from which I believe will see Celtic take away one point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Inverness CT Won 8 successive home games.
9 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 10 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Celtic 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 18 outings ago.