FootyMAD's Rangers match preview

Last updated : 27 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Rangers fixture

Hibernian prepare to entertain Rangers at Easter Road Stadium on Sunday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 68 of the 144 previous games, with the The Hibees winning just 34.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Easter Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2008, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2007/2008Sun 04 MayHibernian0-0RangersSPL
2007/2008Sat 22 MarRangers2 - 1HibernianSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Hibees's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The The Gers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Gers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 10 points they have accumulated from 6 games. Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 6 games giving them a return of 16 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian631210910
Rangers651013616

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Hibernian's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Rangers. Away win

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