FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rangers v Motherwell fixture

Rangers prepare to entertain Motherwell at Ibrox Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The The Gers have won 101 of the 125 matches the two teams have contested.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ibrox Stadium was just last season, in October 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2007/2008Wed 31 OctMotherwell1 - 2RangersSLGC
2007/2008Sat 29 SepMotherwell1 - 1RangersSPL
2006/2007Tue 02 JanMotherwell0 - 1RangersSPL
2006/2007Sat 28 OctRangers1-1MotherwellSPL
2006/2007Sun 30 JulMotherwell1 - 2RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 08 AprRangers1 - 0MotherwellSPL
2005/2006Sun 15 JanMotherwell0 - 1RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Gers in those games, with 4 conceded.

Motherwell's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the The 'Well, and 7 goals against.

Rangers sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 35 points from their 16 games. Motherwell find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 32 points they have accumulated from 18 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers631210910
Motherwell650112415

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rangers are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Motherwell will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Rangers 5 games since last home draw.
Motherwell 3 successive away victories.
11 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.