FootyMAD's Glasgow Rangers match preview

Last updated : 13 November 2004 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. The visitors have won 63 of the 134 previous games, with the Hibees winning just 32.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in an Scottish League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2003/2004Sat 23 AugRangers5 - 2HibernianSPL
2002/2003Wed 29 JanHibernian0 - 2RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian 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 15 goals for the Hibees, with 7 goals against.

Rangers's away form is equally impressive, seeing them pick up six wins out of six. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the The Gers scoring 17 and conceding 2.

Hibernian's 21 points from 13 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Rangers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 30 points from 13 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian6303889
Rangers651019416

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Rangers will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Rangers 6 successive away victories.
8 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.