FM Preview: Rangers v Inverness Caledonian Thistle 18 Jan 2011

Last updated : 17 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rangers v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Ibrox Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 9 games played, The Gers have recorded 3 wins, and Inverness CT have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium 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:
2010/2011Sat 11 DecInverness CT1 - 1RangersSPL
2010/2011Sat 30 OctRangers1-1Inverness CTSPL
2008/2009Wed 04 MarRangers0 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2008/2009Sun 04 JanInverness CT0 - 3RangersSPL
2008/2009Sat 01 NovRangers5 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2007/2008Sun 20 JanInverness CT0 - 1RangersSPL
2007/2008Sat 03 NovRangers2 - 0Inverness CTSPL

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Gers in those games, with 6 conceded.

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 8 goals for and 6 against.

Rangers's total of 44 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. Inverness CT lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 28 from their 21 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers632113511
Inverness CT6123575

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the The Gers. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rangers 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Inverness CT Not won in previous 4 away matches.