FM Preview: Rangers v Annan Athletic 09 Mar 2013

Last updated : 08 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Rangers v Annan Athletic fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Annan Athletic at Ibrox on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Gers won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Rangers and Annan Athletic at Ibrox was earlier this season, with Rangers running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Wed 02 Jan Annan Ath. 1 - 3 Rangers Scottish Division Three
2012/2013 Tue 18 Dec Rangers 3-0 Annan Ath. Scottish Division Three
2012/2013 Sat 15 Sep Annan Ath. 0 - 0 Rangers Scottish Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Rangers are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, In this time, Gers have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 5.

In complete contrast to Rangers, Annan Athletic are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Black and Golds have hit 10 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rangers are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 27 games giving them a return of 66 points.

Annan Athletic see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 29 points from their 27 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Rangers 6 4 1 1 15 7 13
Annan Athletic 6 0 2 4 8 16 2

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FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Rangers Unbeaten in the last 11 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Annan Athletic Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.

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