FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 25 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rangers v Kilmarnock fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Kilmarnock at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday afternoon, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The The Gers have won 78 of the 97 matches the two teams have contested.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2006, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win 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:
2006/2007Sun 27 AugKilmarnock2 - 2RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 29 AprKilmarnock1 - 3RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 11 MarRangers4-0KilmarnockSPL
2005/2006Sun 11 DecKilmarnock2 - 3RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 17 SepRangers3 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2004/2005Sat 26 FebRangers2 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2004/2005Sun 19 DecKilmarnock0 - 1RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the The Gers score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Kilmarnock have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Killie have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rangers sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 25 points from their 15 games. Kilmarnock's 22 points from 15 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers63128610
Kilmarnock631210810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that The Gers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Kilmarnock. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Rangers 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Kilmarnock Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.