Celtic FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 33 games · 67 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 33 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Rangers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Jan | Dundee United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | A | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Nov | Dundee FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 04 Nov | Ferencvarosi TC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Jan | Ross County FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 28 Nov | Livingston FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | AC Sparta Praha | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Ross County FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 04 Nov | Brondby IF | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Celtic FC | Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #2 |
| 67 | Points | 69 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 21 / 4 / 8 | W / D / L | 19 / 12 / 2 |
| 59 | Scored | 66 |
| 35 | Conceded | 31 |
| +24 | GD | +35 |
| 2.03 | PPG | 2.09 |
| 64% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (30 games)
H2H (30 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Celtic FC are 3rd (67 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Rangers FC get us underway at Celtic Park.
- 5' What composure from Reo Hatate! The Japan international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 10' 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.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Giovanni van Bronckhorst will be considering his options from the bench.
- 22' Controversy at the stadium! Callum McGregor argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 27' It’s high time Giovanni van Bronckhorst made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 32' Celtic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Rangers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' Reo Hatate does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
- 44' GOAL! Liel Abada scores on 44.
- 46' The Rangers FC manager makes a substitution. Borna Barisic departs to be replaced by Ryan Jack.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Celtic FC and Rangers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 52' Calvin Bassey is having his name booked by the referee on 52.
- 57' Rangers FC is showing some good football. However, Rangers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 62' Celtic FC make a change. Giorgos Giakoumakis trudges off to be replaced by James Forrest on 62 minutes.
- 67' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rangers FC backline.
- 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Celtic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 73' Celtic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James McCarthy is hanging Reo Hatate on the field on 73 minute.
- 75' James Tavernier is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
- 76' That is a Yellow card for Rangers FC. Leon Balogun will be fuming at that decision.
- 81' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 86' Finland international Glen Kamara has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 88' The whistle greets Jota as he departs to be replaced by Ben Doak.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Celtic FC. Ben Doak will be fuming at that decision.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 20
-
33
Matt O'Riley ↓ Ismaila Soro 88'
- 42
- 7
- 3
- 88
- 17
- 4
-
41
Reo Hatate ↓ James McCarthy 73'
-
11
Liel Abada ↓ Daizen Maeda 62'
Bench
-
16
James McCarthy ↑ 73'
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 62'
- 29
- 56
-
38
Daizen Maeda ↑ 62'
- 57
-
12
Ismaila Soro ↑ 88'
- 5
-
84
Ben Doak ↑ 88'
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 17
-
31
Borna Barisic ↓ Ryan Jack 46'
-
18
Glen Kamara ↓ Leon Balogun 46'
- 14
- 37
- 6
- 1
- 2
- 3
-
9
Amad ↓ Fashion Sakala 46'
Bench
- 10
-
26
Leon Balogun ↑ 46'
- 33
- 4
- 19
-
8
Ryan Jack ↑ 46'
-
30
Fashion Sakala ↑ 46'
- 11
- 51
Coach
Giovanni van Bronckhorst
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 7 |
| James Tavernier | 7 |
| Daizen Maeda | 6 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4 |
| Kemar Roofe | 4 |
| Ryan Kent | 3 |
| Reo Hatate | 3 |
| Liel Abada | 3 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.59
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC or Rangers FC 74% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Rangers FC
56%
Celtic FC or Rangers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
7.3%
0 – 0
7.1%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.