Inverness Caledonian Thistle
- Inverness Caledonian Thistle (ICT) lead the Scottish League One table with 66 points from 35 games.
- Scott Kellacher took over as ICT manager in October 2024 and has instilled a clear playing style.
- ICT have won 12, drawn 4 and lost 1 of their 17 home League One matches.
- ICT have scored 36 times in 17 home games this term, averaging 2.12 goals per game.
- ICT’s front-man Chanka Zimba has 11 goals from 31 League One games this season.
- ICT’s recent league form is: won 2, drawn 2, lost 1 in their last five.
Hamilton Academical
- Hamilton Academical sit one place from the bottom with 34 points from 35 matches.
- Darian MacKinnon employs a pragmatic approach, building the ball up and moving play wide through his wing-backs.
- Hamilton have won 6, drawn 5 and lost 6 of their 17 away League One games.
- Hamilton have scored 27 goals in 17 away games this season.
- Hamilton’s forward Oliver Shaw has 3 goals in his last five and 19 goals in 32 League One appearances.
- Hamilton’s recent league form is: won 3, lost 2 in their last five.
- Hamilton beat Montrose 2-0 away and Peterhead 3-1 at home in their last two games.
Head-to-Head
- It’s a clash of styles: Hamilton’s possession-based approach meets ICT’s high-pressing, high-tempo football.
- ICT beat Hamilton1-0 in the reverse fixture two months ago.
- Hamilton have averaged 1.5 goals in their last five trips to Inverness.
Key Players
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Inverness:
- Chanka Zimba - 11 goals from 31 League One games.
- Alfie Stewart - two goals in the last five.
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Hamilton:
- Oliver Shaw - 3 goals in his last five and 19 goals in 32 League One appearances.
Betting Insights
- ICT are 1.43 favourites to claim all three points.
- Back Over 2.5 goals at 1.67 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.8.
- ICT’s home scoring rate (36 goals in 17 games) and Hamilton’s away goal tally (27 in 17) point to a potentially high-scoring game.
Prediction
- Expect a tight but open match with Inverness favoured to win.
- Support Over 2.5 and Both Teams to Score - Yes.
