FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 26 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hibernian v Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium at lunchtime on Sunday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 70 of the 147 previous games, with the hosts winning just 34.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 24 OctRangers1 - 1HibernianSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Hibernian have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Hibees in those games, with 4 conceded.

The The Gers 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 games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the The Gers, and 5 goals against.

Hibernian's total of 32 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 16 games giving them a return of 37 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hibernian63308212
Rangers640215412

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for The Gers could well see them head back from Easter Road Stadium with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hibernian Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 11 matches.
Rangers 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.