Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Celtic FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Celtic FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sat 17 Oct 2020 · 11:30 UTC Celtic Park HT 45+2' · FT 45+3'
Y 60' Scott Arfield
Scott Brown 61' Y
Y 85' Alfredo Morelos
Shane Duffy 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Celtic FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Graeme Stewart
  • Referee John Beaton
  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Referee David Roome

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

Head-to-Head

12
7
12
Celtic FC 31 games · Avg 2.8 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-10-17 Celtic FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2019-12-29 Celtic FC 1–2 Rangers FC 2019-09-01 Rangers FC 0–2 Celtic FC 2019-05-12 Rangers FC 2–0 Celtic FC 2019-03-31 Celtic FC 2–1 Rangers FC

Recent Form

Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 #2
18 Points 16
7 Played 7
6 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 5 / 1 / 1
14 Scored 8
4 Conceded 4
+10 GD +4
2.57 PPG 2.29
86% Win % 71%

Key Stats

52% Both Teams to Score
H2H (31 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
67% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season

Celtic FC are 1st (18 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (16 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Celtic FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Celtic FC
Benjamin Nygren 3 G 3 A
Camilo Duran 3 G 3 A
Kasper Hogh 3 G
Hyun-jun Yang 2 G
Luke McCowan 1 G
Rangers FC
Lawrence Shankland 3 G
Ryan Naderi 2 G 1 A
Miguel Chaiwa 1 G 1 A
Thelo Aasgaard 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Celtic Park!
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 9' GOAL! Connor Goldson fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 14' Rangers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 19' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 19 minutes.
  • 24' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rangers FC backline.
  • 29' 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.
  • 34' James Tavernier has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 44' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 49' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Celtic FC that had 416 games and scored 807 goals.
  • 54' What a moment for Connor Goldson! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 56' Time for substitution for Celtic FC. Mohamed Elyounoussi is replaced by Albian Ajeti.
  • 60' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Scott Arfield.
  • 61' The referee has no hesitation. Scott Brown is booked for Celtic FC — Yellow card on 61.
  • 62' Ryan Jack is replacing Brandon Barker for the Rangers FC side.
  • 67' Leigh Griffiths has so much to prove this time. He replaces Patryk Klimala on 67 minute.
  • 72' Borna Barisic needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 77' Jules Ntcham, a Cameroon , has 15 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 82' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Scott Brown made 416 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 84' Another change for Celtic FC made on 84 minute. Diego Laxalt leaves to be changed by Greg Taylor.
  • 85' Alfredo Morelos is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
  • 86' Alfredo Morelos makes way for Cedric Itten at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Rangers FC! Joe Aribo comes on to replace Scott Arfield.
  • Rangers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Lennon

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Gerrard

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2020-10-17 Celtic FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2019-12-29 Celtic FC 1–2 Rangers FC 2019-09-01 Rangers FC 0–2 Celtic FC 2019-05-12 Rangers FC 2–0 Celtic FC 2019-03-31 Celtic FC 2–1 Rangers FC

Celtic FC Form

2020-10-17 Celtic FC 0–2 Rangers FC L 2020-10-04 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Celtic FC W 2020-10-01 FK Sarajevo 0–1 Celtic FC W 2020-09-27 Celtic FC 3–0 Hibernian FC W 2020-09-24 Riga FC 0–1 Celtic FC W 2020-09-19 Celtic FC 3–2 Livingston FC W

Rangers FC Form

2020-10-17 Celtic FC 0–2 Rangers FC W 2020-10-04 Rangers FC 2–0 Ross County FC W 2020-10-01 Rangers FC 2–1 Galatasaray SK W 2020-09-27 Motherwell FC 1–5 Rangers FC W 2020-09-24 Willem II Tilburg 0–4 Rangers FC W 2020-09-20 Hibernian FC 2–2 Rangers FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.06 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 69% + Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC31% Draw31% Rangers FC38%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Rangers FC
69%
Celtic FC or Rangers FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Celtic FC22% Draw51% Rangers FC27%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
11.2%
1 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
3.4%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 18% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 21% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗

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