Celtic FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2021-22 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | Ross County FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | H | 7–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Rangers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Mar | Ross County FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Celtic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Apr | RB Leipzig | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | Motherwell FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | St. Mirren FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 0–1 | L |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Celtic FC and Rangers FC is underway.
- 5' The 25-year-old Matt O'Riley has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Celtic FC and Rangers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' 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 Tom Rogic suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 21' Magnificent from Jota! That is 32 goals in 467 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 26' England international John Lundstram has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 31' Both keepers have barely been tested. Celtic FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' It’s high time Giovanni van Bronckhorst made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 41' Celtic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rangers FC's shape.
- 46' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 50' The referee calls foul for Anthony Ralston. He receives a Yellow card.
- 51' Celtic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 61' Nir Bitton is replacing Matt O'Riley for the Celtic FC side.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Nir Bitton. He replaces Reo Hatate on 62 minute.
- 63' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryan Jack is hanging Steven Davis on the field on 63 minute.
- 64' Borna Barisic was booked on 64.
- 67' What a moment for Fashion Sakala! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 68' What a strike from Fashion Sakala! The score is 1-2.
- 72' Celtic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 77' It’s a booking for Celtic FC player. Giorgos Giakoumakis gets a Yellow card.
- 78' A moment of madness from Ryan Kent on 78 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rangers FC will be frustrated.
- 78' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. Daizen Maeda departs to be replaced by Liel Abada.
- 83' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 87' Amad catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 87.
- 87' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Scott Arfield is replaced by Amad.
- 88' Rangers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Connor Goldson on 90.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 20
-
33
Matt O'Riley ↓ Nir Bitton 61'
- 42
- 56
- 8
- 3
- 17
-
38
Daizen Maeda ↓ Liel Abada 78'
- 4
-
41
Reo Hatate ↓ Tom Rogic 61'
Bench
- 16
-
18
Tom Rogic ↑ 61'
- 49
-
6
Nir Bitton ↑ 61'
- 29
-
7
Giorgos Giakoumakis ↑ 61'
- 14
- 57
-
11
Liel Abada ↑ 78'
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Steven Davis ↓ Ryan Jack 63'
- 4
-
17
Joe Aribo ↓ Scott Wright 63'
- 31
- 14
-
37
Scott Arfield ↓ Amad 87'
- 6
- 1
- 2
- 30
- 3
Bench
- 33
-
23
Scott Wright ↑ 63'
- 18
- 19
-
8
Ryan Jack ↑ 63'
- 11
- 43
-
9
Amad ↑ 87'
- 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 |
| Jota | 3 |
| Fashion Sakala | 3 |
| Ryan Kent | 3 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.71
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Rangers FC
53%
Celtic FC or Rangers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.