FootyMAD's Rangers match preview

Last updated : 22 April 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 Sunday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 151 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 earlier this season, with Celtic running out comfortable 3-0 winners 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 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
2004/2005Sun 09 JanCeltic2 - 1RangersSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Celtic are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 12 goals have been scored by the The Bhoys in those games, with 6 conceded.

The 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 The Gers, and 3 goals against.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 34 games giving them a return of 86 points. Rangers find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 63 points they have accumulated from 34 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic651013316
Rangers642012314

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 Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Unbeaten run of 15 matches.
Rangers Undefeated in last 4 away games.
11 games since last defeat.