We are already two-thirds of the way through the Scottish Championship, so the clash Arbroath vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle on February 24 is vital for them to move away from the bottom of the table. Both teams are very close in the standings, with Jim McIntyre’s men in tenth and last place and Duncan Ferguson’s team in eighth place. The match will begin at 15:00 GMT on a cloudy day with a 45° temperature.
The hosts
What can we say about “The Smokies”? They have a record of 2 losses and 1 draw in their last 3 games. These results are dreadful and indicate that this game will be a challenge. Let’s look at the matches.
- On 13 January, Arbroath played against Ayr United at Gayfield Park, but the match ended in a goalless draw. Neither team was able to break the deadlock, despite having some chances.
- Then, on 23 January, the Smokies faced Ayr United again. This time the result was different and they suffered a disappointing defeat (2-0). The visitors failed to score any goals and conceded two in the second half. Ayr dominated the possession and created more chances, while Arbroath struggled to break through their defence.
- On 27 January, Arbroath faced Greenock Morton at Cappielow Park. This match ended in a 3-0 defeat for our team, who conceded goals from Robbie Muirhead, George Oakley, and Grant Gillespie. The Smokies struggled to create chances and had only two shots on target.
The visitors
Next up are the “Caley Thistle”! They have a mediocre record of 1 win and 2 losses, but let’s take a look at their performance in each game.
- On 27 January, Inverness Caledonian Thistle beat Raith Rovers (2-3). The hosts took the lead in the 25th minute thanks to Jack Hamilton. Six minutes later, Inverness and Alex Samuel equalized. Then, Samuel scored two more goals in quick succession, completing his hat-trick before half-time. Raith Rovers reduced the deficit in the 52nd minute. However, Inverness held on to their lead and defended well until the final whistle.
- Then, on 3 February, Caley Thistle suffered a disappointing 0-1 defeat at the hands of Queen’s Park. The visitors scored the only goal of the game in the 50th minute when striker Dom Thomas headed in a cross from the right wing. Inverness tried to equalize, but they lacked creativity and accuracy in the final third.
- On 10 February, Inverness suffered another defeat against Hibernian (1-3). The visitors took the lead in the 55th minute when Myziane Maolida scored. Our team tried to respond, but Hibernian doubled their advantage thanks to Martin Boyle (79’) and Élie Youan (89’). Caley Thistle and Aaron Doran scored a consolation goal in stoppage time.
What the bookmakers say
At the moment, there are no bookmakers with betting odds for this match. However, you can check out some of the specialized sites that have probabilities for it:
- Arbroath to Win: 18%
- Inverness Caledonian Thistle to Win: 33%
- Draw: 22%
- Over 0.5: 96%
- Over 1.5: 83%
- BTTS: 65%
Before Arbroath vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle, the Smokies will face Dunfermline Athletic, who are 9th in the table, and Caley Thistle will meet Partick Thistle, who are 3rd. These matches will give us more insight into the possible outcome.
Update
Our teams have not experienced any changes in their situations since we wrote our match preview. Arbroath remains in the tenth (and last) spot, while Inverness Caledonian Thistle are still in the eighth place. This situation is the result of their unfortunate last matches. Namely, the Smokies draw against Dunfermline Athletic (1-1) and Caley Thistle draw against Partick Thistle (3-3).
The standings of both teams are not the only thing that matters for this update, but also their stats. Arbroath have a mediocre home record, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses in their last ten games. Inverness Caledonian Thistle, however, have a balanced away record, with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 games. The individual record suggests that Inverness have a slight edge in this matchup, and the last five head-to-heads confirm it. Caley Thistle have won three times (2-3, 2-0, 1-4) and Arbroath have won twice (1-2, 4-2).
We have two betting options here. First, Caley Thistle to win. The odds are good enough and if you don’t feel adventurous go for it. Second, Over 2.75 goals. Considering that four of their last five H2H ended with more than 2.5 goals, I see a huge value here and we should take advantage of this opportunity. What is next? You have the best football betting prediction for Arbroath vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Now, all you need to do is find the best odds and place your bet. Where? Only at VIP-IBC. Sign up at the best betting platform and enjoy your win!