FootyMAD's Hibernian match preview

Last updated : 21 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rangers v Hibernian fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Hibernian at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 95 wins out of 142 previous matches.

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:
2007/2008Sun 09 MarRangers1-0HibernianSFAC
2007/2008Sun 03 FebHibernian0 - 0RangersSFAC
2007/2008Sat 29 DecHibernian1 - 2RangersSPL
2007/2008Sat 06 OctRangers0 - 1HibernianSPL
2006/2007Sat 28 AprHibernian3 - 3RangersSPL
2006/2007Sun 04 MarHibernian0 - 2RangersSPL
2006/2007Sat 09 DecRangers3 - 0HibernianSPL

Recent respective form guides

Rangers are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the The Gers, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Rangers, Hibernian are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 27 games giving them a return of 68 points. Hibernian find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 47 points they have accumulated from 30 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers63219511
Hibernian64027312

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers may be coming up against a decent side in Hibernian, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Gers. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Rangers Unbeaten in the last 13 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Hibernian Last drawn game 9 outings ago.