FootyMAD's Rangers match preview

Last updated : 08 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rangers v Hibernian fixture

Hibernian face a trip to Rangers at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 93 out of 139 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2006, with Rangers running out comfortable 2 - 0 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:
2006/2007Sun 17 SepHibernian2 - 1RangersSPL
2005/2006Tue 02 MayHibernian1 - 2RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 18 FebRangers2 - 0HibernianSPL
2005/2006Sat 04 FebRangers0 - 3HibernianSFAC
2005/2006Sun 27 NovHibernian2 - 1RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 27 AugRangers0 - 3HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sun 22 MayHibernian0 - 1RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The The Gers have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. Those games have seen the The Hibees pummel 15 goals, and let in 6.

Rangers sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 28 points from their 17 games. Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 26 points they have accumulated from 17 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers63128510
Hibernian642015614

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for The Hibees could well see them head back from Ibrox Stadium with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rangers 6 games since last home draw.
Hibernian 7 games since last away draw.
7 games since last defeat.