FootyMAD's Inverness Caledonian Thistle match preview

Last updated : 15 December 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, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Bhoys have beating their opponents 4 times from 7 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2007, with Celtic inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Caley Thistle in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2005/2006Wed 22 MarCeltic2 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2005/2006Sun 18 DecInverness CT1 - 1CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Inverness Caledonian Thistle are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Caley Thistle in those games, with 7 conceded.

Celtic have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The Bhoys have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Inverness CT see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 19 points from their 16 games played so far, Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 16 games giving them a return of 36 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Inverness CT6303599
Celtic632111411

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Celtic only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Inverness CT 13 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Celtic Not won in previous 2 away matches.