FootyMAD's Dundee match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Dundee v Glasgow Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to Dundee at Dens Park on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 50 of the 116 previous games, with the hosts winning just 39.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2003, with Rangers inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Dees 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:
2003/2004Sat 27 SepRangers3 - 1DundeeSPL
2002/2003Sat 31 MayDundee0 - 1RangersSFAC
2002/2003Sun 04 MayDundee2 - 2RangersSPL
2002/2003Thu 02 JanRangers3 - 1DundeeSPL
2002/2003Sat 02 NovDundee0 - 3RangersSPL
2002/2003Sat 10 AugRangers3 - 0DundeeSPL
2001/2002Sat 02 FebRangers2 - 1DundeeSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Rangers have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The Gers have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dundee see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 18 points from their 17 games played so far, Rangers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 41 points from 17 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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Rangers64029712

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the The Gers has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Dundee. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Rangers 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.