FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 06 May 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rangers v Motherwell fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Motherwell at Ibrox Stadium on Wednesday evening, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The The Gers have won 102 of the 126 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 3-1 winners 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:
2007/2008Wed 26 DecRangers3-1MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Wed 31 OctMotherwell1 - 2RangersSLGC
2007/2008Sat 29 SepMotherwell1 - 1RangersSPL
2006/2007Tue 02 JanMotherwell0 - 1RangersSPL
2006/2007Sat 28 OctRangers1 - 1MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sun 30 JulMotherwell1 - 2RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 08 AprRangers1 - 0MotherwellSPL

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 5 goals, though they have conceded 2.

Motherwell have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Rangers sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 76 points from their 33 games. Motherwell find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 53 points they have accumulated from 34 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers6042464
Motherwell62136107

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is certainly an intriguing match for the The Gers, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rangers Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Motherwell 4 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.