FootyMAD's Glasgow Rangers match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Glasgow Celtic v Glasgow Rangers fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Glasgow Rangers at Celtic Park at lunchtime on Sunday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 146 games played, The Bhoys have recorded 61 wins, and Rangers have come away with 44 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was less than a year ago, in May 2004, the The Bhoys carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2003/2004Sat 08 MayCeltic1-0RangersSPL
2003/2004Sun 28 MarRangers1 - 2CelticSPL
2003/2004Sun 07 MarCeltic1 - 0RangersSFAC
2003/2004Sat 03 JanCeltic3 - 0RangersSPL
2003/2004Sat 04 OctRangers0 - 1CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 27 AprRangers1 - 2CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 16 MarCeltic1 - 2RangersSLC

Recent respective form guides

Glasgow Celtic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

Rangers have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The The Gers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 3 games giving them a return of 9 points. Rangers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 7 points from 3 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic651015616
Rangers632113611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that The Bhoys's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Rangers. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Won 3 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Rangers Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.