FM Preview: Aberdeen v Inverness Caledonian Thistle 24 Mar 2012

Last updated : 23 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Aberdeen v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Inverness Caledonian Thistle face a trip to Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 12 games played, Caley Thistle have recorded 2 wins, and Aberdeen have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was earlier this season, the Dons carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 24 Dec Inverness CT 2 - 1 Aberdeen Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 20 Aug Aberdeen 2 - 1 Inverness CT Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 30 Apr Aberdeen 1 - 0 Inverness CT Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Wed 26 Jan Inverness CT 0 - 2 Aberdeen Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Tue 09 Nov Aberdeen 1 - 2 Inverness CT Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 02 Oct Inverness CT 2 - 0 Aberdeen Scottish Premier
2008/2009 Sat 11 Apr Aberdeen 1 - 0 Inverness CT Scottish Premier

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

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 3 to 2.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Caley Thistle's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 33 points from their 30 games played so far,

Inverness Caledonian Thistle are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 29 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Aberdeen 6 2 3 1 6 5 9
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 6 0 2 4 3 12 2

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Aberdeen may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Aberdeen Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.

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