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 Sean Carr
- Referee William Collum
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Kevin Clancy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | Dundee United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Feb | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Feb | Ross County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Feb | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar | Celtic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Mar | SK Slavia Praha | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Mar | SK Slavia Praha | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Mar | St. Mirren FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 5–2 | 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)
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Celtic FC and Rangers FC get this one started.
- 5' Celtic FC have won 790 goals from 410 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Rangers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Leon Balogun made 336 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 23' What a strike from Mohamed Elyounoussi! The score is 1-0.
- 27' A moment of madness from Odsonne Edouard on 27 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Celtic FC will be frustrated.
- 32' Rangers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 32.
- 37' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 38' Alfredo Morelos does the damage! The net is bulging and Rangers FC surge ahead!
- 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 48' The home supporters are growing impatient. Celtic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 53' 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.
- 55' That is a Yellow card for Celtic FC. Scott Brown will be fuming at that decision.
- 56' Nathan Patterson gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Leon Balogun and will look to change the dynamic.
- 61' Controversy at the stadium! Alfredo Morelos argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 65' Ianis Hagi makes way for Scott Arfield at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rangers FC.
- 66' Diego Laxalt has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 66.
- 71' Celtic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rangers FC's shape.
- 76' Jonjoe Kenny has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 77' Kemar Roofe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alfredo Morelos on 77 minute.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for James Forrest. He replaces David Turnbull on 79 minute.
- 84' Rangers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 85' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Mohamed Elyounoussi by Tom Rogic on 85 minute.
- 88' Fresh legs for Celtic FC! Ismaila Soro comes on to replace Scott Brown.
- 89' Leigh Griffiths is replacing Odsonne Edouard for the Celtic FC side.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
27
Mohamed Elyounoussi ↓ Tom Rogic 85'
- 93
-
8
Scott Brown C ↓ Ismaila Soro 88'
- 42
- 29
- 35
- 22
- 17
-
14
David Turnbull ↓ James Forrest 79'
- 57
Bench
- 4
-
18
Tom Rogic ↑ 85'
-
9
Leigh Griffiths ↑ 89'
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 79'
- 6
- 1
- 3
- 11
-
12
Ismaila Soro ↑ 88'
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
26
Leon Balogun ↓ Nathan Patterson 56'
-
17
Joe Aribo ↓ Scott Wright 77'
- 5
-
7
Ianis Hagi ↓ Scott Arfield 65'
- 31
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↓ Kemar Roofe 77'
- 18
- 14
- 6
- 1
Bench
- 9
- 33
-
25
Kemar Roofe ↑ 77'
- 15
-
23
Scott Wright ↑ 77'
-
37
Scott Arfield ↑ 65'
- 11
-
16
Nathan Patterson ↑ 56'
- 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
2.27
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.64
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Rangers FC
37%
Celtic FC or Rangers FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
13.9%
1 – 0
12.1%
3 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.6%
4 – 0
5.8%
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 1
2.9%
2 – 2
2.8%
5 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -2 | 28% | 22% | 50% |
| -1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| -1 | 50% | 23% | 27% |
| -0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
53%
✗
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.