FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 21 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rangers v Motherwell fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Motherwell at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The The Gers have won 99 of the 122 matches the two teams have contested.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2005, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 14 MayRangers4-1MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sun 03 AprMotherwell2 - 3RangersSPL
2004/2005Sun 20 MarMotherwell1 - 5RangersSLGC
2004/2005Mon 27 DecRangers4 - 1MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sun 17 OctMotherwell0 - 2RangersSPL
2003/2004Sat 01 MayRangers4 - 0MotherwellSPL
2003/2004Sun 04 AprMotherwell0 - 1RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 16 goals for the The Gers, with 8 goals against.

Motherwell have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The 'Well have hit 9 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rangers find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 17 points they have accumulated from 10 games. Motherwell's 14 points from 10 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers62221058
Motherwell641113613

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers are starting to turn Ibrox Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rangers Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Motherwell Undefeated in last 3 away games.