FootyMAD's Raith Rovers match preview

Last updated : 12 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Raith Rovers v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Inverness CT face a trip to Raith Rovers at Stark's Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 5 of the 10 previous games, with the hosts winning just 3.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Inverness CT inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Rovers in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 12 DecInverness CT1 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2009/2010Tue 13 OctRaith Rovers0 - 1Inverness CTSCD1
2003/2004Sat 24 AprRaith Rovers0 - 1Inverness CTSCD1
2003/2004Sat 14 FebInverness CT3 - 0Raith RoversSCD1
2003/2004Sat 13 DecRaith Rovers1 - 3Inverness CTSCD1
2003/2004Sat 04 OctInverness CT2 - 1Raith RoversSCD1
2003/2004Tue 16 SepRaith Rovers0 - 4Inverness CTSCC

Recent respective form guides

Raith Rovers losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Inverness CT have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Caley Thistle have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Raith Rovers see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 26 points from their 19 games played so far, Inverness CT are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 34 points from 21 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Raith Rovers6132566
Inverness CT63216511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Caley Thistle out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Raith Rovers. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Raith Rovers Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Inverness CT Last drawn game 5 outings ago.