FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 26 November 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 65 of the 136 previous games, with the hosts winning just 32.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2005, with Rangers inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the The Hibees in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 27 AugRangers0 - 3HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sun 22 MayHibernian0 - 1RangersSPL
2004/2005Sat 12 FebRangers3 - 0HibernianSPL
2004/2005Sun 14 NovHibernian0 - 1RangersSPL
2004/2005Sat 21 AugRangers4 - 1HibernianSPL
2003/2004Sat 21 FebRangers3 - 0HibernianSPL
2003/2004Thu 05 FebHibernian1 - 1RangersSLGC

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The away form of Rangers is pretty dire, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the The Gers have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hibernian are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 31 points from 15 games. Rangers find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 23 points they have accumulated from 15 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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Rangers6042494

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Hibees, as the The Gers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian 6 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Rangers Not won in previous 10 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.