- Form: Inverness CT have failed to win either of their last two away games against Arbroath.
- Home form: Arbroath have won one and lost two of their last three home games in all current competitions.
- Head-to-head: Arbroath have won two of the last three head-to-head games against Inverness CT, which isn't a one-way rivalry.
A classic clash of styles at Gayfield Park
This fixture is a classic, old-school clash of two very different styles with Arbroath's direct, physical, compact approach to the game against Inverness CT's pressing, possession-based style. Colin Hamilton has Arbroath set up in either a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-1-1 system, depending on the game and opposition, but they have lacked zip in all of their five matches in all competitions so far this season, winning one and losing four.
Arbroath are 9th in the Championship 2026/2027 table on 0pts from one game and need a response on Saturday following a 2-0 defeat away to Ayr United yesterday, after beating Stir ling Albion 1-0 at home in the cup the week before.
Scott Kellacher's Inverness CT side have been very good in their five games in all comps so far this term, winning four and drawing one, and have looked sharp and difficult to beat.
Inverness form and key player
- They've also been a lot more positive and energetic, pressing in the opposing team's half and playing at a higher tempo.
- Ryan Duncan has been a bright spark, scoring two of ICT's five goals in their opening five games and providing end product.
Odds and outlook
The hosts are priced up slightly in the 2.62 but ICT are a decent price at 2.55 with the draw at 3.4, and they can get a positive result at Gayfield. ICT are 7th in the Championship 2026/2027 on one point from one match, but they have been better and could have more points on the board.
Inverness are the likelier winner
They can't be considered a straight away banker, however, as ICT have failed to win on their two most recent trips to Arbroath, but they have won both of their last two away matches across all competitions.
Inverness beat Arbroath 3-0 at home in League One 2024/2025 in the last game between these two 1 year ago and that was a clear statement of intent, but they may have to work harder for a win at the weekend.
Under 2.5 goals at 1.72 appeals as a play here as this will be a cagey affair, but ICT have the form and the momentum, and they can nick it even if they are playing away. Both teams to score No at 1.87 is also a play as ICT can control the ball but Arbroath can be dangerous on the counter, from second balls and from set-pieces.
