FootyMAD's Gretna match preview

Last updated : 31 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rangers v Gretna fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Gretna at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.



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Recent respective form guides

Rangers have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. During these games, The Gers have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.

Gretna have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Black and Whites's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 4 games giving them a return of 12 points. Gretna are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 4 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers651013316
Gretna621310147

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Rangers fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the The Gers. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Rangers Won 4 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 8 matches.
Gretna Not won in previous 2 away matches.