FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 17 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rangers v Hibernian fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Hibernian at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 92 wins out of 138 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 04 FebRangers0-3HibernianSFAC
2005/2006Sun 27 NovHibernian2 - 1RangersSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Rangers are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the The Gers, with 5 goals against.

Hibernian have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Hibees have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rangers find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 43 points they have accumulated from 26 games. Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 45 points they have accumulated from 26 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers6303899
Hibernian631215710

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Hibernian is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the The Gers in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Rangers Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Hibernian 4 games since last defeat.