FootyMAD's Inverness Caledonian Thistle match preview

Last updated : 10 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, determined to stop the rot against their opponents, having lost out to their rivals on 2 of the previous 3 occasions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 12 AugInverness CT0 - 0HibernianSPL
2005/2006Sat 25 MarHibernian0-2Inverness CTSPL
2005/2006Mon 26 DecInverness CT2 - 0HibernianSPL
2005/2006Sun 02 OctHibernian1 - 2Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Wed 02 MarInverness CT3 - 0HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 27 NovHibernian2 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Sat 11 SepInverness CT1 - 2HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the The Hibees, with 6 goals against.

Inverness CT have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Caley Thistle's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 16 points from their 13 games played so far, Inverness CT's 19 points from 13 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian62221078
Inverness CT63308512

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Hibees go into their game against Inverness CT in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Inverness CT Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.