Discover the latest pro tips, top stats, predictions, and odds for the Premiership game between Rangers and Celtic.
Celtic and Rangers are set to renew their fierce rivalry this Sunday at Ibrox Stadium in the first Old Firm Derby of the season. While home advantage may favor Rangers, Celtic will carry the confidence of last season’s title success into the match.
In terms of the Premiership standings, the two Glasgow giants are separated by just one point and three places. Celtic currently lead the table with seven points from three games, while Rangers sit in fourth place with six points.
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Rangers Form
Rangers have had a mixed bag of results in their last three matches. They started with a 2-2 draw against PSV Eindhoven, then secured a 0-2 win against Ross County. However, they faced a setback with a 5-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven. In their last six Premiership home matches, Rangers have been dominant, winning five and drawing one. They haven’t suffered a loss in this period and have scored 17 goals while conceding just four.
Celtic Form
Celtic’s recent form has been a mix of results. They started with a 1-3 victory over Aberdeen, followed by a 1-0 loss to Kilmarnock and a goalless draw against St. Johnstone. In their last six away matches in the Premiership, Celtic have performed well, securing four wins. They’ve scored 13 goals but conceded nine, suffering two defeats with no draws during this run.
Rangers vs Celtic Stats
Here are some key statistics to consider when placing bets on the upcoming Old Firm Derby between Rangers and Celtic, based on the recent performance of both teams in various competitions.
- Rangers have scored in 51 of the last 53 home matches
- In the last 9 Rangers home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 home matches Rangers played, both teams scored
- Rangers have scored in 15 of the last 16 matches
- Rangers have not lost the last 6 matches in a row
- Celtic have scored in 27 of the last 29 away matches
- Celtic have not lost 10 of the last 12 matches
- Celtic have scored in 12 of the last 14 matches
- In 6 of the last 8 Celtic away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 away matches Celtic played, both teams scored
Rangers vs Celtic – In-form players
James Tavernier has been in excellent form for Rangers recently, scoring two goals in his last six Premiership matches. On the other hand, Kyogo Furuhashi has been on fire for Celtic, tallying an impressive five goals in his last six Premiership games. Both players will be key figures in their respective teams’ attacking efforts in the upcoming Old Firm Derby.
Rangers vs Celtic Betting Tips
Full-time result
Rangers have been absolutely dominant at Ibrox Stadium, going undefeated in their last 22 Premiership matches at home. In their recent 10 matches at Ibrox, they secured six wins, had two draws, and suffered two losses. Celtic, on the other hand, managed five wins, one draw, and four losses in their last 10 away games.
Both teams to score
Rangers have won and kept a clean sheet in two of their last 10 matches. Additionally, they’ve scored the opening goal in four of their previous 10 games. On the other hand, Celtic have been less consistent in scoring the opening goal, doing so in only three of their last 10 games.
Total goals
In seven of Rangers’ last ten matches, there were over 2.5 goals, with an average of 1.7 goals scored during this period. For Celtic, over 2.5 goals occurred in five of their last ten matches, with an average of two goals scored in those games.
Rangers vs Celtic Prediction
To sum up, the upcoming match between Rangers and Celtic seems to be a good betting opportunity.