Celtic FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 13 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 12 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David McGeachie
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Kevin Clancy
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | FC CFR 1907 Cluj | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | BSC Young Boys | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Celtic FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #2 |
| 31 | Points | 27 |
| 13 | Played | 12 |
| 10 / 1 / 2 | W / D / L | 8 / 3 / 1 |
| 28 | Scored | 21 |
| 10 | Conceded | 9 |
| +18 | GD | +12 |
| 2.38 | PPG | 2.25 |
| 77% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
52%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (31 games)
H2H (31 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
55%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Celtic FC are 1st (31 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (27 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
6/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
7/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/1
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Celtic FC
| Camilo Duran | 7 G | 6 A |
| Benjamin Nygren | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 G | 3 A |
| Liam Scales | 3 G | 1 A |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 2 G |
Rangers FC
| Ryan Naderi | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kevin Kelsy | 4 G | |
| Lawrence Shankland | 3 G | |
| Miguel Chaiwa | 1 G | 1 A |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Celtic FC launch into their encounter with Rangers FC.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Nikola Katic has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' Glen Kamara is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rangers FC so far.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Celtic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Celtic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 32' It’s a booking for Rangers FC player. Nikola Katic gets a Yellow card.
- 33' Rangers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 36' Brilliant from the ! Ryan Kent makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 36.
- 38' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Scott Brown.
- 42' What a strike from Odsonne Edouard! The score is 1-1.
- 47' 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 Alfredo Morelos suffering a number of foals already.
- 49' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ryan Christie.
- 54' Both keepers have barely been tested. Celtic FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 56' Sensational shot from Nikola Katic. Rangers FC is back in the lead.
- 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
- 66' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 68' Fresh legs for Celtic FC! Nir Bitton comes on to replace Michael Johnston.
- 70' The referee shows Rangers FC player a Yellow card on 70.
- 71' Poor challenge from Boli Bolingoli. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 76' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Scott Arfield. He replaces Glen Kamara on 80 minute.
- 81' It is a substitution in Celtic FC team. Ryan Christie is replaced by Leigh Griffiths on 81 minute.
- 82' The referee calls foul for Borna Barisic. He receives a Yellow card.
- 85' Alfredo Morelos catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 85.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Alfredo Morelos is booked for Rangers FC — Red card on 90.
- 90' George Edmundson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Steven Davis at the 90 minute mark.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 67
- 2
- 8
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Jules Ntcham 68'
- 42
- 35
-
19
Michael Johnston ↓ Nir Bitton 68'
- 22
-
17
Ryan Christie ↓ Leigh Griffiths 81'
- 23
- 30
Bench
- 13
- 18
- 1
-
9
Leigh Griffiths ↑ 81'
- 15
-
6
Nir Bitton ↑ 68'
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↑ 68'
Coach
Neil Lennon
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Steven Davis ↓ George Edmundson 90'
- 17
- 31
- 20
-
18
Glen Kamara ↓ Scott Arfield 80'
- 14
- 6
- 1
- 19
- 8
- 2
Bench
- 9
- 21
-
4
George Edmundson ↑ 90'
- 11
- 15
-
37
Scott Arfield ↑ 80'
- 13
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 7 |
| James Tavernier | 7 |
| Daizen Maeda | 6 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4 |
| Kemar Roofe | 4 |
| Jota | 3 |
| Fashion Sakala | 3 |
| Ryan Kent | 3 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.21
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC or Rangers FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Rangers FC
66%
Celtic FC or Rangers FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
9.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.