FootyMAD's Inverness Caledonian Thistle match preview

Last updated : 25 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Heart Of Midlothian v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Hearts prepare to entertain Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Tynecastle Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 2 of the 4 previous games, with the Jambo's winning just 1.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tynecastle 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 11 MarInverness CT0 - 0HeartsSPL
2005/2006Sat 10 DecHearts0-0Inverness CTSPL
2005/2006Sat 17 SepInverness CT0 - 1HeartsSPL
2004/2005Sat 12 MarHearts0 - 2Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Sat 11 DecInverness CT1 - 1HeartsSPL
2004/2005Sat 25 SepHearts1 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2001/2002Sat 26 JanHearts1 - 3Inverness CTSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Heart Of Midlothian have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The Jambo's have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

Inverness CT's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Hearts's 7 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Inverness CT are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 4 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hearts6123385
Inverness CT6231759

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hearts are starting to turn Tynecastle Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hearts Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Inverness CT Undefeated in last 4 away games.
5 games since last defeat.