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Last updated : 30 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v Glasgow Rangers fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain Glasgow Rangers at Pittodrie Stadium on Sunday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 45 of the 129 previous games, with the Dons winning just 35.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was earlier this season, with Rangers inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Dons in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 23 JanAberdeen1-2RangersSPL
2004/2005Sun 31 OctRangers5 - 0AberdeenSPL
2004/2005Wed 22 SepAberdeen0 - 2RangersSLC
2004/2005Sat 07 AugAberdeen0 - 0RangersSPL
2003/2004Sat 14 FebAberdeen1 - 1RangersSPL
2003/2004Sat 22 NovRangers3 - 0AberdeenSPL
2003/2004Sat 16 AugAberdeen2 - 3RangersSPL

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Dons in those games, with 7 conceded.

The The Gers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, seeing them pick up six wins out of six. Those games have seen the The Gers pummel 12 goals, and let in 4.

Aberdeen find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 55 points they have accumulated from 34 games. Rangers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 81 points from 34 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen63129710
Rangers640212612

FootyMad's prediction ...

Aberdeen are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
AberdeenFailed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Rangers7 successive away victories.
9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.