FootyMAD's Rangers match preview

Last updated : 02 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Falkirk v Rangers fixture

Falkirk prepare to entertain Rangers at The Falkirk Stadium on Sunday afternoon, determined to stop the rot against their opponents, having fallen to defeat against their opponents 52 times out of 79.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Falkirk Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2006, with Rangers inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Bairns 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:
2006/2007Sat 09 SepRangers4 - 0FalkirkSPL
2005/2006Sat 04 MarFalkirk1-2RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 03 DecRangers2 - 2FalkirkSPL
2005/2006Sat 10 SepFalkirk1 - 1RangersSPL
1995/1996Sat 23 MarRangers3 - 2FalkirkSPL
1995/1996Sat 06 JanFalkirk0 - 4RangersSPL
1995/1996Sat 04 NovRangers2 - 0FalkirkSPL

Recent respective form guides

Falkirk's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Rangers's away form is none too clever either, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Falkirk see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 18 points from their 16 games played so far, Rangers sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 28 points from their 16 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Falkirk62221398
Rangers63129610

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at The Falkirk Stadium for the Bairns and the Madmen are unable to see past Rangers claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Falkirk Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Rangers 5 games since last defeat.