FM Preview: Kilmarnock v Inverness Caledonian Thistle 23 Oct 2010

Last updated : 22 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Kilmarnock prepare to entertain Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Rugby Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 10 games played, Killie have recorded 4 wins, and Inverness CT have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was less than a year ago, in February 2010, with Kilmarnock running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 06 FebKilmarnock3-0Inverness CTSFAC
2008/2009Sat 16 MayKilmarnock1 - 0Inverness CTSPL
2008/2009Sat 14 MarInverness CT2 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2008/2009Sat 07 FebInverness CT2 - 0KilmarnockSFAC
2008/2009Sat 22 NovKilmarnock1 - 2Inverness CTSPL
2008/2009Sat 27 SepInverness CT3 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2007/2008Sat 19 AprInverness CT3 - 0KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Killie in those games, with 9 conceded.

The away form of Inverness CT however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Caley Thistle pummel 17 goals, and let in 9.

Kilmarnock are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 8 matches. Inverness CT's total of 11 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock621310107
Inverness CT62227128

FootyMad's prediction ...

Kilmarnock are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock 7 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Inverness CT 4 games since last defeat.