FootyMAD's Celtic match preview

Last updated : 14 February 2009 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 157 games played, The Gers have recorded 47 wins, and Celtic have come away with 68 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 2 - 4 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:
2008/2009Sat 27 DecRangers0 - 1CelticSPL
2008/2009Sun 31 AugCeltic2 - 4RangersSPL
2007/2008Sun 27 AprCeltic3 - 2RangersSPL
2007/2008Wed 16 AprCeltic2 - 1RangersSPL
2007/2008Sat 29 MarRangers1 - 0CelticSPL
2007/2008Sat 20 OctRangers3 - 0CelticSPL
2006/2007Sat 05 MayRangers2 - 0CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Bhoys in those games, with 6 conceded.

Rangers have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the The Gers, and 3 goals against.

Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 24 games giving them a return of 55 points. Rangers sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 53 points from their 24 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic63219711
Rangers651013116

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Celtic. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Unbeaten in the last 16 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Rangers Undefeated in last 4 away games.
7 games since last defeat.