Celtic v Rangers 20 Feb 2011

Last updated : 19 February 2011 By Footymad
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History of the Celtic v Rangers fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Rangers at Parkhead at lunchtime on Sunday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 161 games played, The Bhoys have recorded 69 wins, and Rangers have come away with 48 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Parkhead was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out 1-3 winners in a Premier League game.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011 Sun 06 Feb Rangers 2 - 2 Celtic SFAC
2010/2011 Sun 02 Jan Rangers 0 - 2 Celtic SPL
2010/2011 Sun 24 Oct Celtic 1-3 Rangers SPL
2009/2010 Tue 04 May Celtic 2 - 1 Rangers SPL
2009/2010 Sun 28 Feb Rangers 1 - 0 Celtic SPL
2009/2010 Sun 03 Jan Celtic 1 - 1 Rangers SPL
2009/2010 Sun 04 Oct Rangers 2 - 1 Celtic SPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for The Bhoys, with three goals against.

The Gers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Gers, and three goals against.

Celtic are leading the way in the SPL, with their 25 games giving them a return of 61 points. Rangers's total of 56 points from their 23 games sees them sitting in second place.

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

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Celtic 6 5 1 0 17 4 16
Rangers 6 4 2 0 14 4 14

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Bhoys are in a rich vein of form at home as of late, but the one that FootyMad has marked this down as one of their banker draws, taking into account the quality of the opposition. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Won four successive home games.
Five games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 16 matches.
Rangers Four games since last away draw.
Seven games since last defeat.