FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 03 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Inverness Caledonian Thistle v St. Mirren fixture

Inverness CT prepare to entertain St. Mirren at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Caley Thistle are clearly on top, having won 8 and lost only 3 of the 14 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium was earlier this season, with St. Mirren inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Caley Thistle in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 13 DecSt. Mirren2 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2008/2009Sat 13 SepInverness CT1-2St. MirrenSPL
2007/2008Sat 17 MayInverness CT0 - 0St. MirrenSPL
2007/2008Sat 09 FebSt. Mirren1 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2007/2008Sat 24 NovInverness CT1 - 0St. MirrenSPL
2007/2008Sat 18 AugSt. Mirren2 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2006/2007Sat 19 MaySt. Mirren0 - 1Inverness CTSPL

Recent respective form guides

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Caley Thistle score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The away form of St. Mirren is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Buddies have hit 4 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Inverness CT are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 30 matches. St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 29 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Inverness CT6303689
St. Mirren6231499

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Caley Thistle's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past St. Mirren. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Inverness CT 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
St. Mirren Not won in previous 6 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.