FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 28 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Motherwell v Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park at lunchtime on Saturday, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Gers have winning an impressive 71 games, and losing 30.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2007, with Rangers inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the The 'Well in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 02 JanMotherwell0 - 1RangersSPL
2006/2007Sat 28 OctRangers1 - 1MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sun 30 JulMotherwell1 - 2RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 08 AprRangers1 - 0MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Sun 15 JanMotherwell0 - 1RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 22 OctRangers2 - 0MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sat 14 MayRangers4 - 1MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The 'Well's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

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 12 goals, and let in 5.

Motherwell's 12 points from 7 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 7 games giving them a return of 18 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell640211812
Rangers641115513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Motherwell. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Rangers Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.