FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 23 October 2009 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 97 wins out of 144 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2008, the The Gers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2008/2009Wed 13 MayHibernian1 - 1RangersSPL
2008/2009Sun 19 AprHibernian2 - 3RangersSPL
2008/2009Sat 20 DecRangers1-0HibernianSPL
2008/2009Sun 28 SepHibernian0 - 3RangersSPL
2007/2008Sun 04 MayHibernian0 - 0RangersSPL
2007/2008Sat 22 MarRangers2 - 1HibernianSPL
2007/2008Sun 09 MarRangers1 - 0HibernianSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 11.

The The Hibees have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Hibees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 8 games giving them a return of 18 points. Hibernian's total of 16 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers631281110
Hibernian63129710

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the The Gers. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rangers 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Hibernian 6 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.