FootyMAD's Motherwell match preview

Last updated : 09 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Motherwell v Rangers fixture

Rangers face a trip to Motherwell at Fir Park on Wednesday evening, 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, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2009/2010Sat 19 DecRangers6 - 1MotherwellSPL
2009/2010Sat 12 SepMotherwell0 - 0RangersSPL
2008/2009Sat 11 AprRangers3 - 1MotherwellSPL
2008/2009Wed 12 NovMotherwell0 - 0RangersSPL
2008/2009Sun 21 SepRangers2 - 1MotherwellSPL
2007/2008Sat 17 MayMotherwell1 - 1RangersSPL
2007/2008Wed 07 MayRangers1 - 0MotherwellSPL

Recent respective form guides

Motherwell are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Rangers however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The Gers, and 3 goals against.

Motherwell lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 33 points from their 23 games so far. Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 23 games giving them a return of 54 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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Rangers642010114

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Gers's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Motherwell, believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Motherwell 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Rangers Undefeated in last 7 away games.
15 games since last defeat.