FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 10 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Inverness CT face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, determined to keep up their impressive record at the venue, having come through the challenge on 2 of the previous 3 occasions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 12 AugInverness CT0 - 0HibernianSPL
2005/2006Sat 25 MarHibernian0 - 2Inverness CTSPL
2005/2006Mon 26 DecInverness CT2 - 0HibernianSPL
2005/2006Sun 02 OctHibernian1 - 2Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Wed 02 MarInverness CT3 - 0HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 27 NovHibernian2 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Sat 11 SepInverness CT1 - 2HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the The Hibees, with 6 goals against.

Inverness CT have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Caley Thistle's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 16 points from their 13 games played so far, Inverness CT's 19 points from 13 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian62221078
Inverness CT63308512

FootyMad's prediction ...

Inverness CT are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Hibernian. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Inverness CT Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.