FootyMAD's Glasgow Celtic match preview

Last updated : 12 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Glasgow Celtic v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Inverness CT pack their bags to visit Glasgow Celtic at Celtic Park on Saturday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Caley Thistle lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Celtic and Inverness CT at was within the last three years, in October 2002, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 2 thriller, in a Scottish League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 22 AugInverness CT1 - 3CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 23 MarInverness CT1 - 0CelticSFAC
2002/2003Wed 23 OctCeltic4 - 2Inverness CTSLC

Recent respective form guides

Glasgow Celtic have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, The Bhoys have rattled up an impressive 19 goals, and conceded 5.

In complete contrast to Celtic, Inverness CT are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 13 games giving them a return of 34 points. Inverness CT see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 12 points from their 13 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic6402131012
Inverness CT6231989

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Bhoys, as the Caley Thistle have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic 15 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 12 .
Inverness CT Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.