FootyMAD's Inverness Caledonian Thistle match preview

Last updated : 27 January 2007 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 5 previous games, with the hosts winning just 1.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, 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:
2006/2007Sat 18 NovCeltic3 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2006/2007Sun 20 AugInverness CT1 - 1CelticSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Caley Thistle in those games, with 7 conceded.

Celtic have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Inverness CT see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 31 points from their 25 games played so far, Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 25 games giving them a return of 62 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Inverness CT641115713
Celtic642016514

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 Won 3 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Celtic Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.