FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 07 April 2006 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 100 of the 123 matches the two teams have contested.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was earlier this season, with Rangers running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sun 15 JanMotherwell0 - 1RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 22 OctRangers2-0MotherwellSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Gers in those games, with 6 conceded.

Motherwell have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The 'Well have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rangers find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 59 points they have accumulated from 32 games. Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 44 points from their 32 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers642013414
Motherwell632110911

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 Motherwell. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Rangers Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 8 matches.
Motherwell 6 games since last defeat.