FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 11 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Motherwell v Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Wednesday evening, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Gers have winning an impressive 72 games, and losing 30.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2008/2009Sun 21 SepRangers2 - 1MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Sat 17 MayMotherwell1 - 1RangersSPL
2007/2008Wed 07 MayRangers1 - 0MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Wed 26 DecRangers3 - 1MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Wed 31 OctMotherwell1 - 2RangersSLGC
2007/2008Sat 29 SepMotherwell1 - 1RangersSPL
2006/2007Tue 02 JanMotherwell0 - 1RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The The 'Well's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

The away form of Rangers however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the The Gers scoring 16 and conceding 5.

Motherwell's 16 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Rangers sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 29 points from their 12 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell6303789
Rangers641117513

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 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 12 .
Rangers 7 games since last away draw.
6 games since last defeat.