FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 16 September 2006 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 66 of the 138 previous games, with the hosts winning just 33.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2006, with Rangers inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the The Hibees in a Scottish Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 02 MayHibernian1 - 2RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 18 FebRangers2 - 0HibernianSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the The Hibees, with 6 goals against.

Rangers's away form is equally impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the The Gers, and 3 goals against.

Hibernian's 8 points from 6 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Rangers sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 12 points from their 6 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian631212510
Rangers624011510

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Gers's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Hibernian, believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Rangers Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
22 games since last defeat.