FootyMAD's Inverness Caley Thistle match preview

Last updated : 30 December 2005 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. Of the two previous meetings, the Dons have won one and drawn one.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2005, the Dons carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
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 have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Dons's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Inverness CT's away form is none too clever either, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Caley Thistle's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 23 points from their 20 games played so far, Inverness CT's 27 points from 20 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen6132586
Inverness CT62408410

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Pittodrie Stadium for the Dons and the Madmen are unable to see past Inverness CT claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
AberdeenFailed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Inverness CTUndefeated in last 3 away games.
7 games since last defeat.