FM Preview: Kilmarnock v Rangers 20 Nov 2010

Last updated : 19 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Kilmarnock v Rangers fixture

Kilmarnock prepare to entertain Rangers at Rugby Park at lunchtime on Saturday, looking to improve on a dire past record against their opponents. It does not make pleasant reading, winning just 18 of the 103 games played, and losing 62.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Rugby Park was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Wed 27 OctKilmarnock0-2RangersSLGC
2010/2011Sat 14 AugRangers2 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2009/2010Tue 09 MarKilmarnock0 - 2RangersSPL
2009/2010Sat 21 NovRangers3 - 0KilmarnockSPL
2009/2010Sat 19 SepKilmarnock0 - 0RangersSPL
2008/2009Sat 21 FebRangers3 - 1KilmarnockSPL
2008/2009Sun 09 NovKilmarnock0 - 4RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Kilmarnock's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Rangers however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the The Gers, and 6 goals against.

Kilmarnock see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 17 points from their 13 games played so far, Rangers are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 13 games giving them a return of 34 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Kilmarnock631211510
Rangers63128810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing seems to be going right for the Killie at home recently, and I can see no immediate turn around in fortunes as the The Gers come away with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Kilmarnock 10 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Rangers 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.