Rangers v Celtic 18 Sep 2011

Last updated : 17 September 2011 By Footymad

Footymad preview History of the Rangers v Celtic fixture

Celtic travel to Ibrox to play Rangers at lunchtime on Sunday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 162 games played, the Bhoys have recorded 35 wins, and Rangers have come away with 81.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2011, when they played out a goalless draw. 

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
2010/2011 Sun 24 Apr Rangers 0-0 Celtic Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sun 20 Mar Celtic 1 - 2 Rangers League Cup
2010/2011 Wed 02 Mar Celtic 1 - 0 Rangers Scottish Cup
2010/2011 Sun 20 Feb Celtic 3 - 0 Rangers Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sun 06 Feb Rangers 2 - 2 Celtic Scottish Cup
2010/2011 Sun 02 Jan Rangers 0 - 2 Celtic Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sun 24 Oct Celtic 1 - 3 Rangers Scottish Premier

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

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have been playing quite well at home, winning three, drawing two, and losing just one. The Gers have scored 10 and conceded three during this period.

The Bhoys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of nine goals for the Bhoys, and three goals against.

Rangers are currently top of the table, with their six games giving them a return of 16 points. Celtic lie just one point behind and everything could change by the end of the game. 

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
Rangers 6 4 1 1 10 3 13
Celtic 6 2 1 3 7 6 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Celtic on their travels as of late, but we can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Rangers. No-score draw

 Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
Rangers Unbeaten run of four games.
Celtic 10 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game six outings ago.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here