FootyMAD's Inverness Caledonian Thistle match preview

Last updated : 12 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Glasgow Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Caledonian Stadium on Sunday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 13 NovCeltic3 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Sun 22 AugInverness CT1 - 3CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 23 MarInverness CT1 - 0CelticSFAC
2002/2003Wed 23 OctCeltic4 - 2Inverness CTSLC

Recent respective form guides

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

The away form of Celtic however, is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. Those games have seen the The Bhoys pummel 11 goals, and let in 2.

Inverness CT see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 25 points from their 24 games played so far, Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 24 games giving them a return of 62 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Inverness CT6303989
Celtic660011218

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 CT4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Celtic5 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 9 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.