FM Preview: Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Heart of Midlothian 16 Apr 2011

Last updated : 15 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Heart of Midlothian fixture

Inverness Caledonian Thistle prepare to entertain Heart of Midlothian at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 4 of the 8 previous games, with the Caley Thistle winning just 1.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 18 Dec Hearts 1 - 1 Inverness CT Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 18 Sep Inverness CT 1-3 Hearts Scottish Premier
2008/2009 Sat 24 Jan Hearts 3 - 2 Inverness CT Scottish Premier
2008/2009 Sat 15 Nov Inverness CT 0 - 1 Hearts Scottish Premier
2008/2009 Sat 20 Sep Hearts 1 - 0 Inverness CT Scottish Premier
2007/2008 Sat 26 Apr Hearts 1 - 0 Inverness CT Scottish Premier
2007/2008 Sat 01 Mar Inverness CT 0 - 3 Hearts Scottish Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Caley Thistle in those games, with 7 conceded.

Heart of Midlothian have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Jambo's have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 37 points from their 31 games played so far,

Heart of Midlothian's total of 60 points from their 32 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 6 1 1 4 5 8 4
Heart of Midlothian 6 1 3 2 5 8 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Inverness Caledonian Thistle at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Caley Thistle will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 7 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Heart of Midlothian Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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