FM Preview: Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Kilmarnock 29 Dec 2010

Last updated : 28 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Kilmarnock fixture

Kilmarnock face a trip to Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 10 games played, Killie have recorded 3 wins, and Inverness CT have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in March 2009, the Caley Thistle carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 23 OctKilmarnock1 - 2Inverness CTSPL
2009/2010Sat 06 FebKilmarnock3 - 0Inverness CTSFAC
2008/2009Sat 16 MayKilmarnock1 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2008/2009Sat 14 MarInverness CT2 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2008/2009Sat 07 FebInverness CT2 - 0KilmarnockSFAC
2008/2009Sat 22 NovKilmarnock1 - 2Inverness CTSPL
2008/2009Sat 27 SepInverness CT3 - 1KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Inverness Caledonian Thistle are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

Kilmarnock have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Killie, and 8 goals against.

Inverness CT's total of 27 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. Kilmarnock lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 24 from their 17 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Inverness CT62311299
Kilmarnock632111611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Kilmarnock are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Inverness CT. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Inverness CT Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Kilmarnock Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.