FootyMAD's Glasgow Rangers match preview

Last updated : 29 November 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Hibernian v Glasgow Rangers fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Glasgow Rangers at Easter Road Stadium on Sunday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. Only 32 wins have been recorded in the 133 games, with 61 ending in defeat.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 23 AugRangers5 - 2HibernianSPL
2002/2003Wed 29 JanHibernian0-2RangersSPL
2002/2003Sun 10 NovRangers2 - 1HibernianSPL
2002/2003Thu 24 OctHibernian2 - 3RangersSLC
2002/2003Sun 18 AugHibernian2 - 4RangersSPL
2001/2002Sat 26 JanRangers4 - 1HibernianSFAC
2001/2002Wed 26 DecHibernian0 - 3RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 17 goals for the Hibees, with 8 goals against.

Rangers have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The The Gers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Hibernian see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 16 points from their 13 games played so far, Rangers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 32 points from 13 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian6222898
Rangers641115613

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Rangers Last drawn game 6 outings ago.