FootyMAD's Rangers match preview

Last updated : 21 March 2008 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 95 out of 142 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the The Gers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 09 MarRangers1 - 0HibernianSFAC
2007/2008Sun 03 FebHibernian0 - 0RangersSFAC
2007/2008Sat 29 DecHibernian1 - 2RangersSPL
2007/2008Sat 06 OctRangers0 - 1HibernianSPL
2006/2007Sat 28 AprHibernian3 - 3RangersSPL
2006/2007Sun 04 MarHibernian0 - 2RangersSPL
2006/2007Sat 09 DecRangers3 - 0HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Rangers are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the The Gers, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Rangers, Hibernian are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 27 games giving them a return of 68 points. Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 47 points they have accumulated from 30 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers63219511
Hibernian64027312

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Gers, as the The Hibees have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Rangers Unbeaten in the last 13 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Hibernian Last drawn game 9 outings ago.