FootyMAD's Inverness Caledonian Thistle match preview

Last updated : 05 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Glasgow Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The only previous meeting between the two sides yielded a draw.

The only previous meeting between Inverness CT and Rangers at was less than a year ago, in December 2004, 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:
2004/2005Sat 05 MarRangers1 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Sun 05 DecInverness CT1 - 1RangersSPL
2004/2005Sun 19 SepRangers1 - 0Inverness CTSPL

Recent respective form guides

Inverness Caledonian Thistle's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Rangers however, is much more impressive, seeing them pick up six wins out of six. Those games have seen the The Gers pummel 12 goals, and let in 4.

Inverness CT are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 3 points from 1 games. Rangers are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 1 games giving them a return of 3 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Inverness CT6123455
Rangers650114515

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Inverness CT. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Inverness CT Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Rangers 9 successive away victories.
11 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.