FootyMAD's Inverness Caledonian Thistle match preview

Last updated : 17 October 2008 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 4 of the 8 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2007, as the Caley Thistle edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Wed 27 FebCeltic2 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2007/2008Sun 16 DecInverness CT3 - 2CelticSPL
2007/2008Sat 15 SepCeltic5 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2006/2007Sun 25 FebInverness CT1 - 2CelticSFAC
2006/2007Sun 28 JanInverness CT1 - 2CelticSPL
2006/2007Sat 18 NovCeltic3 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2006/2007Sun 20 AugInverness CT1 - 1CelticSPL

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. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Caley Thistle in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Celtic however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The Bhoys, and 6 goals against.

Inverness CT see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 10 points from their 8 games played so far, Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 8 games giving them a return of 19 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Inverness CT6303989
Celtic641114413

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Inverness CT. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Inverness CT Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Celtic 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.