FM Preview: Rangers v Aberdeen 28 Aug 2011

Last updated : 27 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Rangers v Aberdeen fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Aberdeen at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Gers are clearly on top, having won 84 and lost only 25 of the 139 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was less than a year ago, in November 2010, with Rangers running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Wed 13 Apr Aberdeen 0 - 1 Rangers Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 13 Nov Rangers 2-0 Aberdeen Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sun 26 Sep Aberdeen 2 - 3 Rangers Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Wed 07 Apr Rangers 3 - 1 Aberdeen Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 28 Nov Aberdeen 1 - 0 Rangers Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 26 Sep Rangers 0 - 0 Aberdeen Scottish Premier
2008/2009 Sat 16 May Rangers 2 - 1 Aberdeen Scottish Premier

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

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Gers in those games, with 3 conceded.

The away form of Aberdeen is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Dons have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 4 games giving them a return of 10 points.

Aberdeen are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 5 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Rangers 6 3 2 1 10 4 11
Aberdeen 6 2 1 3 3 6 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the The Gers to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Rangers Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Aberdeen Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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