FootyMAD's Rangers match preview

Last updated : 26 November 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Rangers fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Rangers at Easter Road Stadium on Sunday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 65 of the 136 previous games, with the The Hibees winning just 32.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2005, 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:
2005/2006Sat 27 AugRangers0 - 3HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sun 22 MayHibernian0-1RangersSPL
2004/2005Sat 12 FebRangers3 - 0HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sun 14 NovHibernian0 - 1RangersSPL
2004/2005Sat 21 AugRangers4 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 21 FebRangers3 - 0HibernianSPL
2003/2004Thu 05 FebHibernian1 - 1RangersSLGC

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The away form of Rangers is pretty dire, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the The Gers have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hibernian are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 31 points from 15 games. Rangers find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 23 points they have accumulated from 15 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian are not exactly setting the world alight at Easter Road Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Rangers in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian 6 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Rangers Not won in previous 10 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.