FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 12 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rangers v Kilmarnock fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Kilmarnock at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The The Gers have won 80 of the 100 matches the two teams have contested.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2007, with Rangers running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 17 FebKilmarnock0 - 2RangersSPL
2007/2008Sat 01 DecRangers2-0KilmarnockSPL
2007/2008Sat 25 AugKilmarnock1 - 2RangersSPL
2006/2007Sun 13 MayRangers0 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sun 11 FebKilmarnock1 - 3RangersSPL
2006/2007Sun 26 NovRangers3 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sun 27 AugKilmarnock2 - 2RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Rangers are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These games have seen the The Gers score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 1.

The Killie 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 Killie's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.

Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 4 games giving them a return of 10 points. Kilmarnock sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 10 points from their 4 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers63219511
Kilmarnock65108116

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Gers go into their game against Kilmarnock in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Rangers Unbeaten in the last 21 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Kilmarnock Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.