FootyMAD's Inverness Caledonian Thistle match preview

Last updated : 09 February 2007 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,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tynecastle Stadium was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 25 NovInverness CT0 - 0HeartsSPL
2006/2007Sat 26 AugHearts4-1Inverness CTSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Heart of Midlothian have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

Inverness CT have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Caley Thistle's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Hearts find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 41 points they have accumulated from 26 games. Inverness CT see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 31 points from their 26 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hearts63127310
Inverness CT641114513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Jambo's's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Inverness CT. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hearts 7 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Inverness CT Last drawn game 4 outings ago.