FootyMAD's Kilmarnock match preview

Last updated : 08 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Sunday afternoon, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Gers have winning an impressive 59 games, and losing 18.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 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:
2008/2009Sat 13 SepRangers2 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2007/2008Sun 17 FebKilmarnock0 - 2RangersSPL
2007/2008Sat 01 DecRangers2 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2007/2008Sat 25 AugKilmarnock1 - 2RangersSPL
2006/2007Sun 13 MayRangers0 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2006/2007Sun 11 FebKilmarnock1 - 3RangersSPL
2006/2007Sun 26 NovRangers3 - 0KilmarnockSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Killie's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The away form of Rangers however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the The Gers pummel 13 goals, and let in 6.

Kilmarnock's 16 points from 11 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Rangers sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 26 points from their 11 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock62046106
Rangers641116513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Kilmarnock. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Rangers 6 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.