FootyMAD's Heart of Midlothian match preview

Last updated : 29 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Heart of Midlothian fixture

Inverness CT prepare to entertain Heart of Midlothian at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium was earlier this season, the Caley Thistle carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 22 DecHearts2 - 3Inverness CTSPL
2007/2008Sat 22 SepInverness CT2-1HeartsSPL
2006/2007Sat 10 FebHearts1 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2006/2007Sat 25 NovInverness CT0 - 0HeartsSPL
2006/2007Sat 26 AugHearts4 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2005/2006Sat 11 MarInverness CT0 - 0HeartsSPL
2005/2006Sat 10 DecHearts0 - 0Inverness CTSPL

Recent respective form guides

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Caley Thistle, with 5 goals against.

Hearts have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. Jambo's have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Inverness CT see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 33 points from their 28 games played so far, Hearts see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 33 points from their 28 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Inverness CT60244102
Hearts6303499

FootyMad's prediction ...

Inverness CT are starting to turn Tulloch Caledonian Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Inverness CT Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Hearts 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.