FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 18 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v Glasgow Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Sunday afternoon, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Gers have winning an impressive 53 games, and losing 18.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2004, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 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:
2004/2005Sun 03 OctRangers2 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2003/2004Wed 11 FebRangers2 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2003/2004Sun 08 FebKilmarnock0 - 2RangersSFAC
2003/2004Sun 09 NovKilmarnock2 - 3RangersSPL
2003/2004Sat 09 AugRangers4 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2002/2003Sun 11 MayRangers4 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2002/2003Sun 29 DecKilmarnock0 - 1RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 10.

The away form of Rangers however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the The Gers pummel 13 goals, and let in 4.

Kilmarnock see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 20 points from their 18 games played so far, Rangers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 43 points from 18 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock60156161
Rangers631210610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Kilmarnock. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Rangers Not won in previous 2 away matches.