FootyMAD's Celtic match preview

Last updated : 10 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Celtic v Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to Celtic at Celtic Park at lunchtime on Sunday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 153 games played, The Gers have recorded 45 wins, and Celtic have come away with 66 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Celtic running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 17 DecRangers1 - 1CelticSPL
2006/2007Sat 23 SepCeltic2 - 0RangersSPL
2005/2006Sun 23 AprCeltic0 - 0RangersSPL
2005/2006Sun 12 FebRangers0 - 1CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 19 NovCeltic3 - 0RangersSPL
2005/2006Wed 09 NovCeltic2 - 0RangersSLGC
2005/2006Sat 20 AugRangers3 - 1CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. During these games, The Bhoys have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 2.

Rangers's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the The Gers, and 3 goals against.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 29 games giving them a return of 74 points. Rangers sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 55 points from their 29 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic64117413
Rangers641113513

FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form The Gers, but one which I believe will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Unbeaten in the last 33 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Rangers 10 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.