Rangers v Hearts 07 May 2011

Last updated : 07 May 2011 By Footymad

Footymad preview History of the Rangers v Hearts fixture

Hearts travel along the M8 to face Rangers at Ibrox at lunchtime on Saturday, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 104 out of 151 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, The Gers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a league game.

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
2010/2011 Wed 02 Feb Rangers 1-0 Hearts Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 22 Jan Hearts 1 - 0 Rangers Scottish Premier
2010/2011 Sat 02 Oct Hearts 1 - 2 Rangers Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sun 18 Apr Rangers 2 - 0 Hearts Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 27 Mar Hearts 1 - 4 Rangers Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 23 Jan Rangers 1 - 1 Hearts Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sun 23 Aug Hearts 1 - 2 Rangers Scottish Premier

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Rangers have only performed averagely at home, winning three and losing two of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Gers in those games, with six conceded.

Hearts have an average recent record on the road, losing only one of the last six, but drawing four of them. A generous seven goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Rangers are leading the way in the SPL, with their 35 games giving them a return of 84 points.

Hearts total of 63 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the third place.

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
Rangers 6 5 1 0 13 1 16
Hearts 6 1 5 0 11 10 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Gers, as the Jambo's have been none too clever on the road in recent games. Home win.

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
Rangers Unbeaten run of seven games.
 
Hearts Previous three away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous five away games.
Drawn each of the last five games.
No win in the five most recent games.
 

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