FootyMAD's Inverness Caledonian Thistle match preview

Last updated : 11 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. 2 of the 3 contests have been draws however, with the other 1 won by Dons.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2005, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 01 AprInverness CT0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 31 DecAberdeen0-0Inverness CTSPL
2005/2006Sat 15 OctInverness CT1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 02 AprInverness CT0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 05 FebAberdeen2 - 1Inverness CTSFAC
2004/2005Mon 27 DecAberdeen0 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Sat 16 OctInverness CT1 - 3AberdeenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Dons, with 4 goals against.

Inverness CT's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 4 have been let in at the wrong end.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen6141857
Inverness CT65017215

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is certainly an intriguing match for the Dons, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
AberdeenUnbeaten in the last 11 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Inverness CT3 successive away victories.
8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.