Celtic FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Celtic FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 7 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr | Rangers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Apr | Ross County FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Mar | Hibernian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | St. Mirren FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 18 Feb | Aberdeen FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr | Celtic FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Apr | Dundee United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Mar | Motherwell FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 08 Mar | Hibernian FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 04 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Feb | Livingston FC | A | 3–0 | W |
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)
H2H (31 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
67%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Celtic FC and Rangers FC has kicked off!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 8' Cameron Carter-Vickers is having his name booked by the referee on 8.
- 9' Controversy at the stadium! Cameron Carter-Vickers argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 14' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 19' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 24' Both keepers have barely been tested. Celtic FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 26' Kyogo Furuhashi makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Celtic FC are in front.
- 27' Kyogo Furuhashi makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Celtic FC are in front.
- 32' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 32 minutes.
- 37' Celtic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 37.
- 39' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Callum McGregor.
- 44' Matt O'Riley is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
- 45' James Tavernier makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Rangers FC are in front.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Todd Cantwell.
- 47' That is a Yellow card for Celtic FC. Aaron Mooy will be fuming at that decision.
- 52' 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.
- 57' Sead Haksabanovic is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rangers FC tonight.
- 61' Time for substitution for Celtic FC. Aaron Mooy is replaced by Tomoki Iwata.
- 62' What composure from Kyogo Furuhashi! The Japan international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 67' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 69' Another substitution for Rangers FC to replace Malik Tillman by Fashion Sakala on 69 minute.
- 73' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jota makes it 4-1.
- 75' A change in the Celtic FC ranks — Matt O'Riley exits the field as Hyun-Gyu Oh enters on 75.
- 79' What a moment for James Tavernier! That strike on 79 puts his side firmly in control.
- 84' The travelling Rangers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 86' Kyogo Furuhashi makes way for David Turnbull at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
- With this win, Celtic FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
13
Aaron Mooy ↓ Tomoki Iwata 61'
- 1
- 20
-
33
Matt O'Riley ↓ Hyun-Gyu Oh 75'
- 42
- 8
- 3
-
17
Jota ↓ Sead Haksabanovic 75'
- 38
- 4
- 2
Bench
-
9
Sead Haksabanovic ↑ 75'
- 29
- 18
-
14
David Turnbull ↑ 86'
-
24
Tomoki Iwata ↑ 61'
- 57
-
25
Alexandro Bernabei ↑ 86'
-
19
Hyun-Gyu Oh ↑ 75'
- 69
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 26
- 31
- 20
- 16
- 14
- 1
- 8
- 2
- 43
-
71
Malik Tillman ↓ Fashion Sakala 69'
Bench
- 33
- 4
- 7
- 23
- 18
- 37
-
30
Fashion Sakala ↑ 69'
-
9
Antonio-Mirko Colak ↑ 86'
- 23
- 3
Coach
Michael Beale
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Tavernier | 7 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 7 |
| Daizen Maeda | 6 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4 |
| Kemar Roofe | 4 |
| Reo Hatate | 3 |
| Liel Abada | 3 |
| Jota | 3 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.79
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Rangers FC
47%
Celtic FC or Rangers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
8.4%
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.8%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 22% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

