FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 18 December 2009 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 105 of the 129 matches the two teams have contested.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2009, with Rangers running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 12 SepMotherwell0 - 0RangersSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

Motherwell have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the The 'Well have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rangers's total of 31 points from their 14 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. Motherwell lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 20 from their 15 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers6303959
Motherwell61328106

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 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Motherwell Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.