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Last updated : 01 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Inverness CT face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium on Sunday afternoon, 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 Hibernian and Inverness CT at Easter Road was less than a year ago, in November 2004, the The Hibees carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Wed 02 MarInverness CT3 - 0HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sat 27 NovHibernian2 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Sat 11 SepInverness CT1 - 2HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.

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 6 goals for and 4 against.

Hibernian are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 16 points from 8 games. Inverness CT see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 8 points from their 8 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian63128910
Inverness CT62131177

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is a game in which both sides are showing indifferent form, so the Madmen are expecting the Caley Thistle to come away from it with a creditable draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
HibernianFailed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Inverness CTNot won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.