FootyMAD's Rangers match preview

Last updated : 01 May 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Rangers fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Rangers at Easter Road Stadium on Tuesday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 65 of the 137 previous games, with the The Hibees winning just 33.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was earlier this season, the The Hibees carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2004/2005Sat 12 FebRangers3 - 0HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sun 14 NovHibernian0 - 1RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the The Hibees, with 7 goals against.

Rangers's away form is equally impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The Gers, and 3 goals against.

Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 56 points they have accumulated from 36 games. Rangers find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 67 points they have accumulated from 36 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian62135127
Rangers642010314

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Hibees go into their game against Rangers in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian 18 games since last home draw.
Rangers Undefeated in last 6 away games.
13 games since last defeat.