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Last updated : 19 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rangers v Celtic fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Celtic at Ibrox Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 153 games played, The Gers have recorded 76 wins, and Celtic have come away with 33 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2007, with Rangers running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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:
2006/2007Sat 05 MayRangers2-0CelticSPL
2006/2007Sun 11 MarCeltic0 - 1RangersSPL
2006/2007Sun 17 DecRangers1 - 1CelticSPL
2006/2007Sat 23 SepCeltic2 - 0RangersSPL
2005/2006Sun 23 AprCeltic0 - 0RangersSPL
2005/2006Sun 12 FebRangers0 - 1CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 19 NovCeltic3 - 0RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, The Gers have rattled up an impressive 17 goals, and conceded 4.

Celtic's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the The Bhoys, and 2 goals against.

Rangers find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 19 points they have accumulated from 9 games. Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 9 games giving them a return of 22 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers641113313
Celtic640211812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers are starting to turn Ibrox Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rangers 12 games since last home draw.
Celtic 7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.