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Last updated : 12 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Inverness CT face a trip to Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Three-quarters of the games have ended in defeat for Caley Thistle.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2006/2007Mon 06 NovInverness CT1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2006/2007Sat 05 AugAberdeen1 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2005/2006Sat 01 AprInverness CT0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2005/2006Sat 31 DecAberdeen0 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2005/2006Sat 15 OctInverness CT1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 02 AprInverness CT0 - 1AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Sat 05 FebAberdeen2 - 1Inverness CTSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with 7 conceded.

In complete contrast to Aberdeen, Inverness CT are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Caley Thistle have hit 8 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aberdeen find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 38 points they have accumulated from 23 games. Inverness CT see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 27 points from their 23 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen6222888
Inverness CT6312141010

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Dons, as the Caley Thistle have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Inverness CT Last drawn game 5 outings ago.