FootyMAD's Glasgow Celtic match preview

Last updated : 19 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Glasgow Rangers v Glasgow Celtic fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Glasgow Celtic at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 147 games played, The Gers have recorded 73 wins, and Celtic have come away with 31 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was earlier this season, the The Gers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in an Scottish League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Wed 10 NovRangers2-1CelticSLC
2004/2005Sun 29 AugCeltic1 - 0RangersSPL
2003/2004Sat 08 MayCeltic1 - 0RangersSPL
2003/2004Sun 28 MarRangers1 - 2CelticSPL
2003/2004Sun 07 MarCeltic1 - 0RangersSFAC
2003/2004Sat 03 JanCeltic3 - 0RangersSPL
2003/2004Sat 04 OctRangers0 - 1CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Glasgow Rangers are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the The Gers, with 2 goals against.

Celtic have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 12 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Rangers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 33 points from 14 games. Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 14 games giving them a return of 37 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers651015416
Celtic640212812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers may be coming up against a decent side in Celtic, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Gers. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Rangers Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Celtic 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 14 outings ago.