FootyMAD's Inverness Caledonian Thistle match preview

Last updated : 21 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Dundee play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Dens Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Of the two previous meetings, the The Dee have won one and drawn one.

The last time the two teams met at Dundee was just over four years ago, in May 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2004/2005Sat 14 MayDundee1-1Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Sat 16 AprInverness CT3 - 2DundeeSPL
2004/2005Sat 15 JanDundee3 - 1Inverness CTSPL
2004/2005Wed 27 OctInverness CT2 - 1DundeeSPL
2002/2003Sun 20 AprInverness CT0 - 1DundeeSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Dundee are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the The Dee, with 2 goals against.

Inverness CT have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Caley Thistle have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dundee are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 2 games giving them a return of 4 points. Inverness CT are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 4 points from 2 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee641115413
Inverness CT63219211

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Inverness CT is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the The Dee in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Won 3 successive home games.
10 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Inverness CT 6 games since last defeat.