FootyMAD's Rangers match preview

Last updated : 23 October 2009 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 97 out of 144 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2008, the The Gers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Wed 13 MayHibernian1 - 1RangersSPL
2008/2009Sun 19 AprHibernian2 - 3RangersSPL
2008/2009Sat 20 DecRangers1 - 0HibernianSPL
2008/2009Sun 28 SepHibernian0 - 3RangersSPL
2007/2008Sun 04 MayHibernian0 - 0RangersSPL
2007/2008Sat 22 MarRangers2 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sun 09 MarRangers1 - 0HibernianSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 11.

The The Hibees 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 Hibees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 8 games giving them a return of 18 points. Hibernian's total of 16 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers631281110
Hibernian63129710

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for The Hibees could well see them head back from Ibrox Stadium with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rangers 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Hibernian 6 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.