FootyMAD's Abergreen match preview

Last updated : 27 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Abergreen v Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to Abergreen at Pittodrie Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 47 of the 138 previous games, with the hosts winning just 39.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2009, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2009/2010Sat 26 SepRangers0 - 0AbergreenSPL
2008/2009Sat 16 MayRangers2 - 1AbergreenSPL
2008/2009Sat 24 JanAbergreen0 - 0RangersSPL
2008/2009Sat 22 NovRangers2 - 0AbergreenSPL
2008/2009Sat 23 AugAbergreen1 - 1RangersSPL
2007/2008Thu 22 MayAbergreen2 - 0RangersSPL
2007/2008Sat 01 MarRangers3 - 1AbergreenSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Rangers however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the The Gers, and 9 goals against.

Abergreen's 15 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 11 games giving them a return of 25 points.

Abergreen haven't won at Ibrox since Methuselah was a boy.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Abergreen6132586
Rangers632110611

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Gers have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Pittodrie Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
AbergreenNo sequences of note
RangersUndefeated in last 20 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.