FootyMAD's Glasgow Rangers match preview

Last updated : 21 May 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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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. The visitors have won 64 of the 135 previous games, with the The Hibees winning just 32.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was earlier this season, with Rangers inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the The Hibees 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:
2004/2005Sat 12 FebRangers3 - 0HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sun 14 NovHibernian0-1RangersSPL
2004/2005Sat 21 AugRangers4 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 21 FebRangers3 - 0HibernianSPL
2003/2004Thu 05 FebHibernian1 - 1RangersSLC
2003/2004Sat 10 JanHibernian0 - 2RangersSFAC
2003/2004Sun 30 NovHibernian0 - 1RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Hibees have scored 9, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Rangers however, is much more impressive, seeing them pick up six wins out of six. Those games have seen the The Gers pummel 13 goals, and let in 4.

Hibernian are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 61 points from 37 games. Rangers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 90 points from 37 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian622210118
Rangers640211612

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Hibees of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Rangers, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Rangers 8 successive away victories.
10 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.