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Celtic FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2018-19
Celtic FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sun 2 Sep 2018 · 11:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Scott Brown 10' Y
Y 29' Borna Barisic
Odsonne Edouard 37' Y
Y 50' Allan McGregor
Y 70' Alfredo Morelos
Y 85' Connor Goldson

Overview

Match Preview

Celtic FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League .

Match Details

  • Referee Graeme Stewart
  • Referee John Beaton
  • Referee William Collum
  • Referee Frank Connor

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

12
7
11
Celtic FC 30 games · Avg 2.8 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-09-02 Celtic FC 1–0 Rangers FC

Recent Form

Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Sep Rangers FC H 1–0 W
30 Aug FK Suduva Marijampole H 3–0 W
26 Aug Hamilton Academical FC H 1–0 W
23 Aug FK Suduva Marijampole A 1–1 D
14 Aug PAE AEK A 1–2 L
11 Aug Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–1 L
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Sep Celtic FC A 0–1 L
30 Aug FK Ufa A 1–1 D
26 Aug Motherwell FC A 3–3 D
23 Aug FK Ufa H 1–0 W
16 Aug NK Maribor A 0–0 D
12 Aug St. Mirren FC H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Celtic FC Rangers FC
#1 Position #9
6 Points 1
2 Played 2
2 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 1 / 1
6 Scored 2
1 Conceded 3
+5 GD -1
3.00 PPG 0.50
100% Win % 0%

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (30 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season

Celtic FC are 1st (6 pts). Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Celtic FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Celtic FC to score. At the same time, Rangers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Celtic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rangers FC's shape.
  • 10' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Scott Brown.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Celtic FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brendan Rodgers might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 29' A moment of madness from Borna Barisic on 29 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rangers FC will be frustrated.
  • 34' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Borna Barisic suffering a number of foals already.
  • 37' The referee calls foul for Odsonne Edouard. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 42' Sweden international Mikael Lustig has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 47' Rangers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 50' Allan McGregor catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 50.
  • 55' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 60' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 62' Jules Ntcham has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 62 minutes.
  • 66' The crowd applauds Odsonne Edouard as he leaves the pitch. Leigh Griffiths steps in for Celtic FC.
  • 70' The referee calls foul for Alfredo Morelos. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 75' Rangers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 77' Celtic FC ring the changes. Tom Rogic has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Christie to step up.
  • 81' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Ryan Jack is replaced by Glenn Middleton.
  • 85' The referee calls foul for Connor Goldson. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 87' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — Ryan Kent exits the field as Candeias enters on 87.
  • 90' Celtic FC make a change. James Forrest trudges off to be replaced by Scott Sinclair on 90 minutes.
  • Rangers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Celtic FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brendan Rodgers

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Gerrard

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.5 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.33 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC to win 75% + Under — clean sheet likely 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC75% Draw16% Rangers FC9%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes26% 0% No74%
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
91%
Draw or Rangers FC
25%
Celtic FC or Rangers FC
84%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Celtic FC61% Draw36% Rangers FC3%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
18.4%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
14.9%
4 – 0
9.2%
0 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
5.8%
1 – 1
5%
3 – 1
5%
5 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
3.3%
6 – 0
2%
5 – 1
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 38% — 62%
-2 38% 24% 38%
-1.5 62% — 38%
-1 62% 22% 16%
-0.5 84% — 16%
+0.5 97% — 3%
+1 97% 2% 0%
+1.5 100% — 0%
+2 100% — 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
72% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.