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Last updated : 27 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Celtic fixture

Inverness CT prepare to entertain Celtic at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium on Sunday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 2 of the 5 previous games, with the Caley Thistle winning just 1.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tulloch Caledonian 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:
2006/2007Sat 18 NovCeltic3 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2006/2007Sun 20 AugInverness CT1-1CelticSPL
2005/2006Wed 22 MarCeltic2 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2005/2006Sun 18 DecInverness CT1 - 1CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 24 SepCeltic2 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Wed 16 MarInverness CT0 - 2CelticSPL
2004/2005Sat 13 NovCeltic3 - 0Inverness CTSPL

Recent respective form guides

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Caley Thistle in those games, with 7 conceded.

Celtic have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Inverness CT see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 31 points from their 25 games played so far, Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 25 games giving them a return of 62 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Inverness CT641115713
Celtic642016514

FootyMad's prediction ...

Inverness CT are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Inverness CT Won 3 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Celtic Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.