Celtic FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2024-25 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 Steven McLean
- Assistant 1 Graeme Stewart
- Assistant 2 Dougie Potter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Mar | St. Mirren FC | A | 5–2 | W |
| 25 Feb | Aberdeen FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Feb | FC Bayern München | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Feb | Dundee United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Celtic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Mar | Fenerbahçe SK | H | 3–4 | L |
| 06 Mar | Fenerbahçe SK | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | Motherwell FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 22 Feb | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–2 | L |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Celtic FC launch into their encounter with Rangers FC.
- 4' What composure from Nicolas Raskin! The Belgium international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 9' 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 James Tavernier suffering a number of foals already.
- 14' Cameron Carter-Vickers has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 19' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 24' The 33-year-old Jeffrey Schlupp has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 29' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 34' Poor challenge from Dujon Sterling. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 37' Mohammed Diomande doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 42' Barry Ferguson picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' A tactical swap from Celtic FC — Adam Idah on, Nicolas Kuhn off on 46 minutes.
- 49' Magnificent from Daizen Maeda! That is 84 goals in 34 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 56' Fresh legs for Rangers FC! Robin Propper comes on to replace Leon Balogun.
- 61' It’s high time Barry Ferguson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 66' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Mohammed Diomande is replaced by Ianis Hagi.
- 70' Celtic FC make a change. Jota trudges off to be replaced by Hyun-jun Yang on 70 minutes.
- 74' Reo Hatate does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
- 74' It’s gonna be a card for Robin Propper.
- 77' A moment of madness from Ianis Hagi on 77 minutes earns him a card. Rangers FC will be frustrated.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Clinton Nsiala-Makengo. He replaces Dujon Sterling on 82 minute.
- 87' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Maik Nawrocki made 414 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 88' A stunning finish from Hamza Igamane — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- With this win, Rangers FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
- 15
- 20
-
7
Jota ↓ Hyun-jun Yang 70'
- 38
- 14
- 41
-
10
Nicolas Kuhn ↓ Adam Idah 46'
- 2
- 17
- 27
Bench
- 56
- 3
-
9
Adam Idah ↑ 46'
- 12
- 47
- 24
-
13
Hyun-jun Yang ↑ 70'
- 66
- 59
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
Rangers FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 1
-
27
Leon Balogun ↓ Robin Propper 56'
- 21
- 9
- 18
- 5
- 2
- 43
- 3
- 8
-
10
Mohammed Diomande ↓ Ianis Hagi 66'
Bench
- 11
-
4
Robin Propper ↑ 56'
-
30
Ianis Hagi ↑ 66'
- 31
- 99
- 14
- 49
-
19
Clinton Nsiala-Makengo ↑ 82'
- 29
Coach
Barry Ferguson
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
2 / 4
3.01
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 4.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Rangers FC
39%
Celtic FC or Rangers FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
3 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
6%
1 – 1
5.9%
3 – 0
5.8%
4 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 2
5.1%
4 – 0
4.3%
4 – 2
3.9%
1 – 0
3.7%
1 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -2 | 32% | 19% | 50% |
| -1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| -1 | 50% | 19% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 8% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.