Arbroath face Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Championship playoff semi-final, with the winner set to face the team that finishes in the relegation playoff spot of the Scottish Premiership. After a goalless draw at Caledonian Stadium on Monday, the tie remains on a knife-edge. Arbroath advanced straight into the playoff semi-final after finishing the Scottish Championship season in second place. Dick Campbell's charges negotiated a tricky away game by holding their opponents to a goalless draw, ensuring that they enter the second leg with the contest still in the balance. Arbroath will be confident that they can reach the final after winning four of their last five home matches, with the hosts keeping three clean sheets in those four victories. Inverness, meanwhile, had to negotiate a difficult quarter-final tie with Partick Thistle to book their place in the playoff semi-final. A 3-1 aggregate victory included a 2-1 away win in the first leg, and Billy Dodds will be hoping that they can replicate that away victory on Friday. The hosts have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the second leg, although Dale Hilson is still expected to be absent due to a wrist injury. Jason Thomson will keep his place in the backline, with Campbell set to name an unchanged lineup. Jack Hamilton will continue to lead the line for Arbroath, with the forward looking to add to the 10 goals that he has scored in all competitions this season. As for the visitors, they will be without the services of Tom Walsh and Roddy MacGregor due to injury issues. One of their main goal threats will be Austin Samuels, who will start up front for Inverness after scoring in both legs of the playoff quarter-final against Partick. The possible starting lineups are: Arbroath - Gaston; Thomson, Little, O'Brien, Co. Hamilton; Ch. Hamilton; Stewart, Low, McKenna, Craigan; J. Hamilton. Inverness Caledonian Thistle - Ridgers; Carson, Devine, Broadfoot, Deas; Welsh, McAlear; Sutherland, Mckay, Chalmers; Samuels. We predict a closely-fought encounter, but with an impressive home record on their side, Arbroath may just edge out Inverness to reach the playoff final. The match is set to take place on Friday, with the winner advancing to the final. Arbroath's home record has been impressive this season, with the team losing just one home league game. Inverness will be looking to replicate their away win in the quarter-final, but Arbroath's confidence will make it a tough task. The tie is still in the balance, and the second leg is set to be a thrilling encounter. Arbroath's fans will be hoping that their team can reach the final, and the players will be giving it their all to make it happen.