FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 26 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Glasgow Rangers v Motherwell fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Motherwell at Ibrox Stadium on Monday evening, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The The Gers have won 97 of the 120 matches the two teams have contested.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2004, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 17 OctMotherwell0 - 2RangersSPL
2003/2004Sat 01 MayRangers4-0MotherwellSPL
2003/2004Sun 04 AprMotherwell0 - 1RangersSPL
2003/2004Sat 17 JanRangers1 - 0MotherwellSPL
2003/2004Sun 19 OctMotherwell1 - 1RangersSPL
2002/2003Sat 19 AprRangers4 - 3MotherwellSFAC
2002/2003Wed 19 MarRangers2 - 0MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Glasgow Rangers have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the The Gers, with 5 goals against.

The The 'Well have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the The 'Well, and 7 goals against.

Rangers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 46 points from 19 games. Motherwell's 29 points from 19 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers63128610
Motherwell650110315

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 occassion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rangers 8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Motherwell 3 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.