FM Preview: Rangers v Peterhead 20 Apr 2013

Last updated : 19 April 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Rangers v Peterhead fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Peterhead at Ibrox on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Gers have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox was earlier this season, with Rangers running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sun 20 Jan Peterhead 0 - 1 Rangers Scottish Division Three
2012/2013 Sat 10 Nov Rangers 2-0 Peterhead Scottish Division Three
2012/2013 Sat 11 Aug Peterhead 2 - 2 Rangers Scottish Division Three
2005/2006 Sat 07 Jan Rangers 5 - 0 Peterhead Scottish F.A. Cup

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Recent respective form guides

Rangers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Gers, with 4 goals against.

The Blue Toon have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Those games have seen the Blue Toon pummel 12 goals, and let in 4.

Rangers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 33 games giving them a return of 77 points.

Peterhead are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 47 points from 32 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Rangers 6 3 2 1 8 3 11
Peterhead 6 4 0 2 16 3 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Rangers Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Peterhead 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.

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