FootyMAD's Glasgow Rangers match preview

Last updated : 13 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Dunfermline Athletic v Glasgow Rangers fixture

Dunfermline A. prepare to entertain Glasgow Rangers at East End Park on Sunday afternoon, determined to stop the rot against their opponents, having fallen to defeat against their opponents 32 times out of 46.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at East End Park was less than a year ago, in March 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 13 SepRangers4 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2002/2003Sun 25 MayRangers6 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL
2002/2003Wed 09 AprRangers3 - 0Dunfermline A.SFAC
2002/2003Sun 23 MarDunfermline A.1-1RangersSFAC
2002/2003Sat 08 FebDunfermline A.1 - 3RangersSPL
2002/2003Sat 23 NovRangers3 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2002/2003Thu 07 NovDunfermline A.0 - 1RangersSLC

Recent respective form guides

Dunfermline Athletic have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Pars in those games, with 7 conceded.

Rangers have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Dunfermline A. find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 23 points they have accumulated from 15 games. Rangers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 38 points from 15 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dunfermline A.6321101011
Rangers650112415

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dunfermline A. are starting to turn East End Park into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dunfermline A. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Rangers 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.