Celtic FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee David Roome
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | Rangers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | FK Sarajevo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Sep | Hibernian FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Sep | Riga FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Livingston FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | Celtic FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | Ross County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | Galatasaray SK | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Sep | Motherwell FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 24 Sep | Willem II Tilburg | A | 4–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
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)
H2H (30 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Celtic FC and Rangers FC is underway.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Celtic FC that had 411 games and scored 791 goals.
- 9' Connor Goldson adds to his 0 season tally! Rangers FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 14' Celtic FC have won 791 goals from 411 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 19' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 24' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neil Lennon might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 29' It looks surprising Rangers FC does not make any changes. Kristoffer Ajer has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 44' Ryan Jack needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 49' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 54' Brilliant from the ! Connor Goldson makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 54.
- 56' Albian Ajeti is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mohamed Elyounoussi at the 56 minute mark.
- 60' It’s a booking for Rangers FC player. Scott Arfield gets a Yellow card.
- 61' Scott Brown picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 62' Ryan Jack has so much to prove this time. He replaces Brandon Barker on 62 minute.
- 67' Leigh Griffiths is ready to make an impact after coming on for Patryk Klimala at the 67 minute mark.
- 72' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 77' It looks like no one’s ball. Celtic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 82' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 84' Greg Taylor is replacing Diego Laxalt for the Celtic FC side.
- 85' It’s a booking for Rangers FC player. Alfredo Morelos gets a Yellow card.
- 86' It is a substitution in Rangers FC team. Alfredo Morelos is replaced by Cedric Itten on 86 minute.
- 90' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — Scott Arfield exits the field as Joe Aribo enters on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Celtic FC 0-2 Rangers FC.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 4
-
93
Diego Laxalt ↓ Greg Taylor 84'
- 8
- 42
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↓ Tom Rogic 67'
- 35
- 1
- 11
-
57
Stephen Welsh ↓ David Turnbull 84'
- 30
Bench
-
18
Tom Rogic ↑ 67'
-
9
Leigh Griffiths ↑ 67'
- 29
- 52
- 56
-
10
Albian Ajeti ↑ 56'
-
3
Greg Taylor ↑ 84'
-
14
David Turnbull ↑ 84'
- 12
Coach
Neil Lennon
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
21
Brandon Barker ↓ Ryan Jack 62'
- 5
- 31
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↓ Cedric Itten 86'
- 18
- 14
-
37
Scott Arfield ↓ Joe Aribo 90'
- 6
- 1
- 2
Bench
- 9
- 26
- 33
-
17
Joe Aribo ↑ 90'
- 7
- 22
-
8
Ryan Jack ↑ 62'
-
11
Cedric Itten ↑ 86'
- 3
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
0 / 4
2.38
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Rangers FC
46%
Celtic FC or Rangers FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–2 not predicted0 – 2Actual
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
7.2%
1 – 0
6.4%
3 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
4.2%
4 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 19% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 21% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.