FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 11 September 2009 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 72 games, and losing 30.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in November 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 11 AprRangers3 - 1MotherwellSPL
2008/2009Wed 12 NovMotherwell0 - 0RangersSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A total of 15 goals have been scored by the The 'Well in those games, with 10 conceded.

The away form of Rangers however, is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. Those games have seen the The Gers pummel 12 goals, and let in 5.

Motherwell lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 5 points from their 3 games so far. Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 3 games giving them a return of 9 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell622214108
Rangers660016418

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Motherwell. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell 6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Rangers Undefeated in last 13 away games.
Won each of the previous 6 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.