FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 24 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park at lunchtime on Saturday, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Gers have winning an impressive 57 games, and losing 18.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 13 MayRangers0 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sun 11 FebKilmarnock1 - 3RangersSPL
2006/2007Sun 26 NovRangers3 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sun 27 AugKilmarnock2 - 2RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 29 AprKilmarnock1 - 3RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 11 MarRangers4 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2005/2006Sun 11 DecKilmarnock2 - 3RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While Killie have scored 9, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

The The Gers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Gers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Kilmarnock find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 7 points they have accumulated from 3 games. Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 3 games giving them a return of 9 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock65107216
Rangers660016218

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for The Gers could well see them head back from Rugby Park with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock 10 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Rangers 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 6 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.