FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 27 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rangers v Motherwell fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Motherwell at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The The Gers have won 101 of the 124 matches the two teams have contested.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2006, the The Gers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 30 JulMotherwell1 - 2RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 08 AprRangers1-0MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Sun 15 JanMotherwell0 - 1RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 22 OctRangers2 - 0MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sat 14 MayRangers4 - 1MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sun 03 AprMotherwell2 - 3RangersSPL
2004/2005Sun 20 MarMotherwell1 - 5RangersSLGC

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the The Gers, with 3 goals against.

Motherwell have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The The 'Well's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Rangers find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 18 points they have accumulated from 11 games. Motherwell are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 10 points from 11 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers64029712
Motherwell631212510

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Rangers 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Motherwell Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.