- Inverness CT have won each of the last three meetings between these sides in League One.
- Peterhead have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five league fixtures.
Inverness CT have got Peterhead’s number
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are second in League One 2025-2026 with 58 points from 31 games, while fifth-placed Peterhead have 42 from 32.
They are a much improved team now that Scott Kellacher has instilled a high-tempo, possession-based style since taking over in October 2024.
It’s a system based on pressing high and in numbers to force turnovers and create overloads in wide areas. The visitors will press Peterhead at their own goal, which should lead to periods of sustained pressure for the hosts.
Shanks is Peterhead’s talisman
Jordon Brown has set up his side in a pragmatic manner since taking over in April 2023, playing deep and compact before looking to expose the flanks on the break with direct passes and set-piece moves.
Kieran Shanks is their talisman and has scored 17 League One goals for the club this season, including four of the Blue Toon’s last five. But they will need him to be in the mood again on Tuesday as they are not creating many chances.
Peterhead’s goal expectation at home in League One is 1.87 and they concede at a rate of 1.60, so they score more than they concede at home.
Although Brown’s team can be very dangerous on the counter, Inverness CT’s defence has been solid on the road in League One this term, conceding just 10 goals - an average of 0.67.
ICFC can dominate this contest
Alfie Bavidge leads the ICFC goal charts with 10 in 31 League One appearances and, with Chanka Zimba in good form - he has 3 of the visitors’ last 7 goals in his last 5 appearances, ICFC have more than enough firepower to break down a compact and deep Peterhead.
The bookies have Inverness CT at 43/100 for the win, but Peterhead are 5/1 in the outright market - which looks way too big for this game.
We’re taking the away side to win again because they have a better league position, have dominated the head-to-head record and because of the way this clash of styles should work in their favour.
Both teams to score at 39/50 looks good as both sides will get chances, but we’re going to side with the away team to keep a clean sheet here and take the points.
