FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 19 May 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the St. Mirren v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Inverness CT face a trip to St. Mirren at St Mirren Park at lunchtime on Saturday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 4 of the 10 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.

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.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Mon 01 JanInverness CT2 - 1St. MirrenSPL
2006/2007Sat 28 OctSt. Mirren1 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2006/2007Sat 29 JulInverness CT1 - 2St. MirrenSPL
2003/2004Sat 03 AprSt. Mirren0 - 0Inverness CTSCD1
2003/2004Sat 07 FebSt. Mirren0 - 1Inverness CTSFAC
2003/2004Sat 31 JanInverness CT1 - 1St. MirrenSCD1
2003/2004Sat 22 NovSt. Mirren0 - 4Inverness CTSCD1

Recent respective form guides

St. Mirren's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. Buddies have conceded a disappointing 6 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 1 of their own chances.

The away form of Inverness CT is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Caley Thistle have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 36 points from 37 matches. Inverness CT see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 43 points from their 37 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
St. Mirren6123355
Inverness CT6132896

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Inverness CT on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against St. Mirren. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
St. Mirren Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 7 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Inverness CT Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.