FootyMAD's Inverness Caledonian Thistle match preview

Last updated : 19 August 2006 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 on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 2 of the 4 previous games, with the hosts winning just 1.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Wed 22 MarCeltic2 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2005/2006Sun 18 DecInverness CT1 - 1CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 24 SepCeltic2 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Wed 16 MarInverness CT0 - 2CelticSPL
2004/2005Sat 13 NovCeltic3 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Sun 22 AugInverness CT1 - 3CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 23 MarInverness CT1 - 0CelticSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Inverness Caledonian Thistle are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 4 to 3.

The The Bhoys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Bhoys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.

Inverness CT are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 3 matches. Celtic find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 6 points they have accumulated from 3 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Inverness CT63216311
Celtic631211810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Inverness CT. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Inverness CT Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Celtic Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.