FootyMAD's St. Mirren match preview

Last updated : 05 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rangers v St. Mirren fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain St. Mirren at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 88 of the 118 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was earlier this season, the The Gers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Wed 17 FebRangers1-0St. MirrenSFAC
2009/2010Sat 06 FebSt. Mirren0 - 0RangersSFAC
2009/2010Wed 27 JanSt. Mirren0 - 2RangersSPL
2009/2010Sat 07 NovRangers2 - 1St. MirrenSPL
2008/2009Sat 25 AprRangers3 - 0St. MirrenSFAC
2008/2009Wed 08 AprSt. Mirren1 - 2RangersSPL
2008/2009Sat 15 NovRangers2 - 1St. MirrenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Rangers are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the The Gers, with 1 goals against.

In complete contrast to Rangers, St. Mirren are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Buddies have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 26 games giving them a return of 61 points. St. Mirren are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 26 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers64208114
St. Mirren6042354

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Rangers fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the The Gers. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Rangers Won 5 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
St. Mirren Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.