FM Preview: Hibernian v Inverness Caledonian Thistle 26 Feb 2011

Last updated : 25 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Easter Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Hibees are clearly on top, winning 55.56% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road 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:
2010/2011Sat 20 NovInverness CT4 - 2HibernianSPL
2010/2011Sat 11 SepHibernian1-1Inverness CTSPL
2008/2009Sat 21 FebInverness CT2 - 0HibernianSPL
2008/2009Sat 08 NovHibernian1 - 2Inverness CTSPL
2008/2009Sat 23 AugInverness CT1 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sat 23 FebHibernian2 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2007/2008Sat 12 JanHibernian3 - 0Inverness CTSFAC

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 The Hibees's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Inverness CT is pretty dire, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. The Caley Thistle's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Hibernian are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 26 matches. Inverness CT lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 33 from their 26 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian6303589
Inverness CT62221188

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its not been a very profitable last few weeks for Hibernian, and I'm afraid the Footymad team cannot see it getting too much better here. Look no further than honours being even at the end of this one. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian 5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Inverness CT Not won in previous 6 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.