FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 16 May 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Motherwell v Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park at lunchtime on Saturday, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the The Gers have winning an impressive 72 games, and losing 30.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Rangers inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the The 'Well in a Scottish League Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Wed 07 MayRangers1 - 0MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Wed 26 DecRangers3 - 1MotherwellSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The 'Well have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Rangers have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Gers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Motherwell find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 56 points they have accumulated from 36 games. Rangers sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 82 points from their 35 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Motherwell62137107
Rangers6222668

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Rangers only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Fir Park will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Rangers Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.