FootyMAD's Glasgow Rangers match preview

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

Hibernian face a trip to Glasgow Rangers at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 92 out of 136 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2005, with Rangers running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2003/2004Sat 10 JanHibernian0 - 2RangersSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Glasgow Rangers have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the The Gers, with 5 goals against.

Hibernian's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the The Hibees, and 9 goals against.

Rangers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 9 points from 4 games. Hibernian's 7 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers650113515
Hibernian6213787

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hibernian are performing with pride on their travels, but the FootyMad panel believes it may not be enough to prevent the The Gers coming away with a hard-fought home win. Home win.

Sequence statistics:
Rangers Won 5 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 16 .
Hibernian Last drawn game 4 outings ago.