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 13 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 12 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
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 |
| 31 | Points | 27 |
| 13 | Played | 12 |
| 10 / 1 / 2 | W / D / L | 8 / 3 / 1 |
| 28 | Scored | 21 |
| 10 | Conceded | 9 |
| +18 | GD | +12 |
| 2.38 | PPG | 2.25 |
| 77% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
52%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (31 games)
H2H (31 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
55%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
Celtic FC are 1st (31 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (27 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
6/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
7/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Rangers FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/1
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Celtic FC
| Camilo Duran | 7 G | 6 A |
| Benjamin Nygren | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 G | 3 A |
| Liam Scales | 3 G | 1 A |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 2 G |
Rangers FC
| Ryan Naderi | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kevin Kelsy | 4 G | |
| Lawrence Shankland | 3 G | |
| Miguel Chaiwa | 1 G | 1 A |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Celtic FC launch into their encounter with Rangers FC.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 8' It’s a booking for Celtic FC player. Cameron Carter-Vickers gets a Yellow card.
- 9' That is a Yellow card for Celtic FC. Cameron Carter-Vickers will be fuming at that decision.
- 14' Celtic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 19' It’s high time Michael Beale made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 24' Celtic FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 26' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kyogo Furuhashi makes it 1-0.
- 27' A goal from the Japan international Kyogo Furuhashi! He fires home on 27 to make it 2-0!
- 32' Rangers FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Ryan Naderi scoring 1 goals.
- 37' Rangers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 39' Celtic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 44' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matt O'Riley on 44.
- 45' Against the run of play, James Tavernier has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 45' Todd Cantwell was booked on 45.
- 47' Poor challenge from Aaron Mooy. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 52' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 57' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rangers FC backline.
- 61' Celtic FC ring the changes. Aaron Mooy has done his job and it is now time for Tomoki Iwata to step up.
- 62' A stunning finish from Kyogo Furuhashi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 67' Both keepers have barely been tested. Celtic FC and Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 69' Another change for Rangers FC made on 69 minute. Malik Tillman leaves to be changed by Fashion Sakala.
- 73' Jota makes no mistake. The score reads 4-1 and Celtic FC are in front.
- 75' Hyun-Gyu Oh is replacing Matt O'Riley for the Celtic FC side.
- 79' What a moment for James Tavernier! That strike on 79 puts his side firmly in control.
- 84' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 86' The Celtic FC bench stirs into life. Kyogo Furuhashi is withdrawn and David Turnbull gets his opportunity.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Celtic FC take all three points.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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
4 / 4
1.93
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Rangers FC
48%
Celtic FC or Rangers FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.8%
1 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

