FM Preview: Motherwell v Inverness Caledonian Thistle 15 Jan 2011

Last updated : 14 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Motherwell v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Inverness CT face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2009, as the The 'Well edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in an Scottish League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 06 NovInverness CT1 - 2MotherwellSPL
2009/2010Mon 18 JanInverness CT2 - 0MotherwellSFAC
2009/2010Tue 22 SepMotherwell3 - 2Inverness CTSLGC
2008/2009Wed 13 MayMotherwell2 - 2Inverness CTSPL
2008/2009Sat 28 FebInverness CT1 - 2MotherwellSPL
2008/2009Sat 27 DecMotherwell3 - 2Inverness CTSPL
2008/2009Sat 25 OctInverness CT1 - 2MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

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 9 goals for and 7 against.

Motherwell lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 24 points from their 19 games so far. Inverness CT lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 27 from their 20 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell6114694
Inverness CT6123685

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Inverness CT Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.