FM Preview: Motherwell v Inverness Caledonian Thistle 14 Jan 2012

Last updated : 14 January 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Motherwell v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Inverness Caledonian Thistle face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 13 games played, Caley Thistle have recorded 5 wins, and Motherwell have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Motherwell running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
2011/2012 Sat 29 Oct Inverness CT 2 - 3 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sat 23 Jul Motherwell 3 - 0 Inverness CT Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 05 Mar Inverness CT 3 - 0 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 15 Jan Motherwell 0 - 0 Inverness CT Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 06 Nov Inverness CT 1 - 2 Motherwell Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Mon 18 Jan Inverness CT 2 - 0 Motherwell Scottish F.A. Cup
2009/2010 Tue 22 Sep Motherwell 3 - 2 Inverness CT Scottish League Cup

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Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. These games have seen the 'Well score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Motherwell's total of 34 points from their 20 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 21 matches.

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
Motherwell 6 2 2 2 8 6 8
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 6 2 2 2 9 9 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Motherwell may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
Motherwell Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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