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Last updated : 24 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rangers v Dunfermline Athletic fixture

Dunfermline A. face a trip to Rangers at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with the intention of improving a poor record there. The have ended up losing on 39 of the 48 occassions the two teams have clashed.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Rangers annihilating their visitors 5 - 1 in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Mon 26 DecDunfermline A.3 - 3RangersSPL
2005/2006Sat 01 OctRangers5 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL
2004/2005Sun 17 AprDunfermline A.0 - 1RangersSPL
2004/2005Sat 15 JanRangers3 - 0Dunfermline A.SPL
2004/2005Wed 27 OctDunfermline A.1 - 2RangersSPL
2003/2004Sun 16 MayDunfermline A.2 - 3RangersSPL
2003/2004Tue 23 MarRangers4 - 1Dunfermline A.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the The Gers in those games, with 7 conceded.

Dunfermline A. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Rangers find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 53 points they have accumulated from 30 games. Dunfermline A. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 30 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rangers633012512
Dunfermline A.62134137

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dunfermline A. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Rangers may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Rangers Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Dunfermline A. 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.