FM Preview: Rangers v Inverness Caledonian Thistle 17 Dec 2011

Last updated : 16 December 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Rangers v Inverness Caledonian Thistle fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 10 games played, Gers have recorded 4 wins, and Inverness Caledonian Thistle have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2011, the Gers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 13 Aug Inverness CT 0 - 2 Rangers Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Tue 18 Jan Rangers 1-0 Inverness CT Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 11 Dec Inverness CT 1 - 1 Rangers Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 30 Oct Rangers 1 - 1 Inverness CT Scottish Premier
2008/2009 Wed 04 Mar Rangers 0 - 1 Inverness CT Scottish Premier
2008/2009 Sun 04 Jan Inverness CT 0 - 3 Rangers Scottish Premier
2008/2009 Sat 01 Nov Rangers 5 - 0 Inverness CT Scottish Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Rangers are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Gers in those games, with 3 conceded.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Caley Thistle have hit 10 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 18 games giving them a return of 45 points.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 15 points from 18 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Rangers 6 4 1 1 9 4 13
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 6 2 0 4 13 14 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers may be coming up against a decent side in Inverness Caledonian Thistle, but we do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Gers. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Rangers Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.

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