The encounter between Celtic and Rangers is set to kick off at 12:00 on Sunday, 20/09.
This Scottish Premiership fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
2nd Half Over 2.5 Goals
Why we predict over 2.5 Goals in the second half
Our prediction is Second Half – Over 2.5 Goals for the Celtic vs Rangers encounter. An intense, end-to-end finish is expected, with both sides likely to press hard in search of goals. Three or more second-half goals are possible if the match becomes open and free-flowing.
Key Betting Insights
Celtic
10 matches against Rangers ended in a draw
Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Rangers
10 matches against Celtic ended in a draw
Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Won 4 of their last 5 matches
2nd Half Over 2.5 Goals: 5/2
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Celtic Preview
Celtic has completed 6 fixtures in the Scottish Premiership, securing 6 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 3 points per game. In the Scottish Premiership, the team has scored 14 goals (2.33 per game) and conceded 3 (0.5 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Celtic has played 63 matches, scoring 119 goals (1.89 per match) and conceding 72 (1.14 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Celtic
Goals Scored:120
Goals Conceded:75
Average Goals Scored:1.88
Average Goals Conceded:1.17
Wins:41
Goal Difference:45
Date
Game
Result
20/09
Celtic
0 - 1
Rangers
L
17/09
Celtic
1 - 3
Ferencváros
L
09/09
St. Johnstone
0 - 1
Celtic
W
05/09
St. Mirren
1 - 2
Celtic
W
02/09
Celtic
3 - 0
Aberdeen
W
Celtic to win the match: 23/20
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Rangers Preview
Across 6 Scottish Premiership matches, Rangers has posted 4 victories, 1 stalemates, and 1 defeats, averaging 2.17 points per fixture. In those games they scored 7 (1.17 per match) and conceded 4 (0.67 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Rangers has earned 30 wins from 65 matches across all competitions, scoring 112 goals (1.72 per match) and conceding 77 (1.18 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Rangers
Goals Scored:112
Goals Conceded:77
Average Goals Scored:1.72
Average Goals Conceded:1.18
Wins:30
Goal Difference:35
Date
Game
Result
20/09
Celtic
0 - 1
Rangers
W
09/09
Rangers
1 - 0
St. Mirren
W
05/09
Rangers
1 - 0
Motherwell
W
02/09
Falkirk
1 - 2
Rangers
W
30/08
Aberdeen
0 - 1
Rangers
W
Rangers to win the match: 11/5
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Statistical Insights for Celtic vs Rangers
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Celtic vs Rangers fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Celtic
Scotland - Scottish Premiership
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
W
W
W
2.4
Home
L
W
W
W
W
2.4
Away
W
W
L
W
W
2.4
Rangers
Scotland - Scottish Premiership
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
W
W
W
3
Home
W
W
W
D
L
2
Away
W
W
L
L
D
1.4
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Home Win
23/20
46.51%
Draw
5/2
28.17%
Away Win
11/5
31.75%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Celtic
9
last 5 matches
Rangers
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Celtic scored +50% more goals than Rangers in the last 5 matches.
Celtic and Rangers goals scored count, last 5 matches
Ferencváros
1
St. Johnstone
1
St. Mirren
2
Aberdeen
3
Falkirk
2
1
Celtic
1
St. Mirren
1
Motherwell
2
Falkirk
1
Aberdeen
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Celtic
5
last 5 matches
Rangers
1
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Celtic conceded +400% more goals than Rangers in the last 5 matches.
Celtic and Rangers goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Ferencváros
3
St. Johnstone
0
St. Mirren
1
Aberdeen
0
Falkirk
1
0
Celtic
0
St. Mirren
0
Motherwell
1
Falkirk
0
Aberdeen
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Key metrics
Corners
Celtic
53
last 5 matches
Rangers
35
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Celtic received +51% more corners than Rangers in the last 5 matches.
Celtic and Rangers corners count, last 5 matches
Ferencváros
11
St. Johnstone
11
St. Mirren
10
Aberdeen
15
Falkirk
6
4
Celtic
12
St. Mirren
7
Motherwell
6
Falkirk
6
Aberdeen
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Key metrics
Cards
Celtic
5
last 5 matches
Rangers
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Rangers received +60% more cards than Celtic in the last 5 matches.
Celtic and Rangers cards count, last 5 matches
Ferencváros
0
St. Johnstone
2
St. Mirren
1
Aberdeen
1
Falkirk
1
3
Celtic
1
St. Mirren
0
Motherwell
1
Falkirk
3
Aberdeen
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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