FM Preview: Rangers v St. Mirren 15 Oct 2011

Last updated : 14 October 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Rangers v St. Mirren fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain St. Mirren at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 90 of the 120 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2011, the Gers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 16 Apr Rangers 2-1 St. Mirren Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sun 06 Mar St. Mirren 0 - 1 Rangers Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sun 07 Nov St. Mirren 1 - 3 Rangers Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sun 21 Mar St. Mirren 0 - 1 Rangers Scottish League Cup
2009/2010 Sat 06 Mar Rangers 3 - 1 St. Mirren Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Wed 17 Feb Rangers 1 - 0 St. Mirren Scottish F.A. Cup
2009/2010 Sat 06 Feb St. Mirren 0 - 0 Rangers Scottish F.A. Cup

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

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Gers in those games, with 4 conceded.

The Buddies 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 Buddies's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 10 games giving them a return of 28 points.

St. Mirren lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 12 from their 10 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Rangers 6 5 0 1 14 5 15
St. Mirren 6 2 1 3 6 6 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 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
St. Mirren 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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