FootyMAD's Rangers match preview

Last updated : 22 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Celtic v Rangers fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Rangers at Celtic Park at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 152 games played, The Bhoys have recorded 65 wins, and Rangers have come away with 45 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was less than a year ago, in April 2006, 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:
2005/2006Sun 23 AprCeltic0-0RangersSPL
2005/2006Sun 12 FebRangers0 - 1CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 19 NovCeltic3 - 0RangersSPL
2005/2006Wed 09 NovCeltic2 - 0RangersSLGC
2005/2006Sat 20 AugRangers3 - 1CelticSPL
2004/2005Sun 24 AprRangers1 - 2CelticSPL
2004/2005Sun 20 FebCeltic0 - 2RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. During these games, The Bhoys have smashed 13 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 2.

Rangers have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The The Gers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 7 games giving them a return of 16 points. Rangers find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 12 points they have accumulated from 7 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic64119513
Rangers632111411

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Won 6 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Rangers No sequences of note