FootyMAD's Rangers match preview

Last updated : 29 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rangers v Dundee United fixture

Dundee Utd. face a trip to Rangers at Ibrox Stadium on Wednesday evening, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 54 out of 81 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2009, with Rangers running out comfortable 2 - 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:
2009/2010Tue 15 DecDundee Utd.0 - 3RangersSPL
2008/2009Sun 24 MayDundee Utd.0 - 3RangersSPL
2008/2009Sat 31 JanRangers2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Sat 13 DecDundee Utd.2 - 2RangersSPL
2008/2009Tue 04 NovRangers3 - 3Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sat 10 MayRangers3 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Sun 06 AprDundee Utd.3 - 3RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the The Gers, with 5 goals against.

Dundee Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the The Terrors, and 8 goals against.

Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 17 games giving them a return of 40 points. Dundee Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, picking up 28 from their 16 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers650119415
Dundee Utd.6231789

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the The Gers. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Rangers 6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Dundee Utd. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.