Hibernian Versus Rangers

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Rangers face a trip to Hibernian at Easter Road Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 67 of the 141 previous games, with the hosts winning just 34.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2007, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3 - 3 draw in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent Matches
2007/2008	Sat 06 Oct	Rangers	0 - 1	Hibernian	SPL
2006/2007	Sat 28 Apr	Hibernian	3 - 3	Rangers	SPL
2006/2007	Sun 04 Mar	Hibernian	0 - 2	Rangers	SPL
2006/2007	Sat 09 Dec	Rangers	3 - 0	Hibernian	SPL
2006/2007	Sun 17 Sep	Hibernian	2 - 1	Rangers	SPL
2005/2006	Tue 02 May	Hibernian	1 - 2	Rangers	SPL
2005/2006	Sat 18 Feb	Rangers	2 - 0	Hibernian	SPL

Hibernian have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Rangers away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Gers have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Hibernian's 28 points from 19 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Rangers sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 38 points from their 17 games.

Current form	P	W	D	L	F	A	P
Hibernian	6	0	3	3	6	11	3
Rangers	6	3	1	2	10	9	10

Mr Prediction...

The away form of the The Gers has not been the best, though the I can see them pulling off a narrow win with a dive in the penalty box and them getting the decision they need. I predict a Rangers win.(hopefully not though)

Hibernian	Drawn last 3 games at home. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Rangers	Not won in previous 2 away matches. 4 games since last defeat.