FM Preview: Ross County v Celtic 09 Mar 2013

Last updated : 08 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Ross County v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Ross County at Victoria Park on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Out of their two previous meetings, the Bhoys have won one, and drawn the other.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Victoria Park was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 22 Dec Celtic 4 - 0 Ross County Scottish Premier
2012/2013 Sat 18 Aug Ross County 1-1 Celtic Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Wed 21 Sep Ross County 0 - 2 Celtic Scottish League Cup
2009/2010 Sat 10 Apr Celtic 0 - 2 Ross County Scottish F.A. Cup
2003/2004 Sat 10 Jan Celtic 2 - 0 Ross County Scottish F.A. Cup

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

Recent respective form guides

Ross County are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the County in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Bhoys 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 games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Bhoys, and 7 goals against.

Ross County's total of 41 points from their 28 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 29 games giving them a return of 62 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Ross County 6 5 1 0 10 2 16
Celtic 6 3 1 2 16 9 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and we think this game will result in a narrow home win for the County. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Ross County Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Celtic Not won in previous 2 away matches.

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