FootyMAD's Inverness Caledonian Thistle match preview

Last updated : 16 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Dunfermline A. pack their bags to visit Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Pars will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them being consigned to defeat by opponents in 5 of the 8 games.

The previous match played between the two at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium was within the last three years, in May 2007, the Caley Thistle carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 08 AugDunfermline A.0 - 1Inverness CTSCD1
2006/2007Sat 12 MayInverness CT2 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL
2006/2007Sat 17 MarInverness CT1 - 3Dunfermline A.SPL
2006/2007Sat 23 DecDunfermline A.0 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2006/2007Sat 30 SepInverness CT1 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2005/2006Sat 06 MayDunfermline A.0 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2005/2006Wed 08 FebDunfermline A.2 - 2Inverness CTSPL

Recent respective form guides

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Caley Thistle in those games, with 9 conceded.

Dunfermline A. have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Pars, and 10 goals against.

Inverness CT see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 9 points from their 8 games played so far, Dunfermline A. see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 9 points from their 8 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Inverness CT621310107
Dunfermline A.61055123

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is a game in which both sides are showing indifferent form, so the Madmen are expecting the Pars to come away from it with a creditable draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Inverness CT 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Dunfermline A. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 14 outings ago.