FootyMAD's Hamilton Academical match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hamilton Academical v Rangers fixture

Rangers travel to take on Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park at lunchtime on Saturday, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Gers have winning an impressive 24 games, and losing 7.

The last time the two teams met at Hamilton Ac. was amazingly over twenty years ago, in July 1988, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1988/1989Fri 01 JulRangers3 - 0Hamilton Ac.SPL
1988/1989Fri 01 JulRangers3 - 1Hamilton Ac.SPL
1988/1989Fri 01 JulHamilton Ac.0 - 2RangersSPL
1988/1989Fri 01 JulHamilton Ac.0 - 1RangersSPL
1986/1987Tue 01 JulHamilton Ac.0 - 2RangersSPL
1986/1987Tue 01 JulHamilton Ac.1 - 2RangersSPL
1986/1987Tue 01 JulRangers2 - 0Hamilton Ac.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Hamilton Academical have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Accies in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Rangers however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The Gers, and 3 goals against.

Hamilton Ac. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 9 matches. Rangers sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 19 points from their 8 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hamilton Ac.62046136
Rangers650113615

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Hamilton Ac.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hamilton Ac. Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Rangers 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.