FM Preview: Rangers v Hibernian 01 Oct 2011

Last updated : 30 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Rangers v Hibernian fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Hibernian at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 98 wins out of 147 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was less than a year ago, in November 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Wed 26 Jan Hibernian 0 - 2 Rangers Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Wed 10 Nov Rangers 0-3 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sun 22 Aug Hibernian 0 - 3 Rangers Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sun 25 Apr Hibernian 0 - 1 Rangers Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sun 14 Feb Rangers 3 - 0 Hibernian Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sun 27 Dec Hibernian 1 - 4 Rangers Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 24 Oct Rangers 1 - 1 Hibernian 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 been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Gers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Hibees have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 9 games giving them a return of 25 points.

Hibernian are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 9 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Rangers 6 5 0 1 15 5 15
Hibernian 6 1 4 1 10 11 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Rangers Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Hibernian Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.

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