FM Preview: Celtic v Rangers 04 May 2010

Last updated : 04 May 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Celtic v Rangers fixture

Celtic prepare to take on Rangers at Parkhead tonight for the last time this season, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 159 games played, the Bhoys have recorded 68 wins, and Rangers have come away with 47 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 draw.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2008/2009 Sat 09 May Rangers 1 - 0 Celtic SPL
2008/2009 Sun 15 Mar Rangers 0 - 2 Celtic SLGC
2008/2009 Sun 15 Feb Celtic 0 - 0 Rangers SPL
2008/2009 Sat 27 Dec Rangers 0 - 1 Celtic SPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, the Bhoys have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 4.

The Gers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Gers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Celtic's total of 75 points from their 36 games was not good enough to stop Rangers picking up the SPL title last week with their 36 games giving them a return of 86 points.

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 0 1 12 5 15
Rangers 6 5 1 0 9 2 16

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic are starting to turn Celtic Park into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Won 3 successive home games.
10 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 13 .
Rangers Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.