Thursday , 2 July 2026

Celtic FC vs Rangers FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Celtic FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sun 16 Mar 2025 · 12:30 UTC Celtic Park HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 4' Nicolas Raskin
0–2 37' Mohammed Diomande
Daizen Maeda 49' 1–2
Reo Hatate 74' 2–2
2–3 88' Hamza Igamane
Y 34' Dujon Sterling
Y 42' Barry Ferguson
Y 74' Robin Propper
Y 77' Ianis Hagi

Overview

Match Preview

Celtic FC vs Rangers FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Steven McLean
  • Assistant 1 Graeme Stewart
  • Assistant 2 Dougie Potter

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

12
7
11
Celtic FC 30 games · Avg 2.8 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-16 Celtic FC 2–3 Rangers FC 2025-01-02 Rangers FC 3–0 Celtic FC 2024-09-01 Celtic FC 3–0 Rangers FC 2024-05-11 Celtic FC 2–1 Rangers FC 2024-04-07 Rangers FC 3–3 Celtic FC

Recent Form

Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Celtic FC A 3–2 W
13 Mar Fenerbahce SK H 3–4 L
06 Mar Fenerbahce 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
#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)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Celtic FC are 3rd (67 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Celtic Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 4' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nicolas Raskin makes it 0-1.
  • 9' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 9 minutes.
  • 14' Rangers FC come into this ranked 2 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 19' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 24' Luke McCowan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 8 cards already picked up this season.
  • 29' Canada international Alistair Johnston has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 34' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Dujon Sterling.
  • 37' Brilliant from the ! Mohammed Diomande makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 37.
  • 42' Poor challenge from Barry Ferguson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 46' The whistle greets Nicolas Kuhn as he departs to be replaced by Adam Idah.
  • 49' What a strike from Daizen Maeda! The score is 1-2.
  • 54' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 56' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Leon Balogun is replaced by Robin Propper.
  • 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 66' Another substitution for Rangers FC to replace Mohammed Diomande by Ianis Hagi on 66 minute.
  • 70' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. Jota departs to be replaced by Hyun-jun Yang.
  • 74' Magnificent from Reo Hatate! That is 37 goals in 439 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 74' Robin Propper is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
  • 77' Rangers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 77.
  • 82' Clinton Nsiala-Makengo is replacing Dujon Sterling for the Rangers FC side.
  • 87' Over 87 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 88' Hamza Igamane adds to his 0 season tally! Rangers FC lead 2-3 — and this changes everything.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Rangers FC take all three points.

Lineups

Celtic FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brendan Rodgers

Rangers FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Barry Ferguson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kyogo Furuhashi 7
James Tavernier 7
Daizen Maeda 6
Odsonne Edouard 4
Kemar Roofe 4
Fashion Sakala 3
Ryan Kent 3
Reo Hatate 3

Head to Head

2025-03-16 Celtic FC 2–3 Rangers FC 2025-01-02 Rangers FC 3–0 Celtic FC 2024-09-01 Celtic FC 3–0 Rangers FC 2024-05-11 Celtic FC 2–1 Rangers FC 2024-04-07 Rangers FC 3–3 Celtic FC

Celtic FC Form

2025-03-16 Celtic FC 2–3 Rangers FC L 2025-03-01 St. Mirren FC 2–5 Celtic FC W 2025-02-25 Celtic FC 5–1 Aberdeen FC W 2025-02-22 Hibernian FC 2–1 Celtic FC L 2025-02-18 FC Bayern München 1–1 Celtic FC D 2025-02-15 Celtic FC 3–0 Dundee United FC W

Rangers FC Form

2025-03-16 Celtic FC 2–3 Rangers FC W 2025-03-13 Rangers FC 3–4 Fenerbahce SK L 2025-03-06 Fenerbahce SK 1–3 Rangers FC W 2025-03-01 Rangers FC 1–2 Motherwell FC L 2025-02-26 Kilmarnock FC 2–4 Rangers FC W 2025-02-22 Rangers FC 0–2 St. Mirren FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.89 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC or Rangers FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Celtic FC39% Draw24% Rangers FC37%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes72% 0% No28%
Avg goals/match: 3.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 52%
48%
± 4.5 34%
66%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Rangers FC
61%
Celtic FC or Rangers FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Celtic FC30% Draw39% Rangers FC31%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
7%
1 – 3
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
2 – 3
Actual
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
4%
0 – 1
3.7%
1 – 0
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 11% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 17% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 18% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 12% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.