Rangers FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Rangers FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League .
- Rangers FC 33 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 33 games · 67 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee Douglas Ross
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee Craig Thomson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Celtic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 May | Hibernian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Motherwell FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Rangers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 May | Aberdeen FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | Hibernian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Apr | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Rangers FC | Celtic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #3 |
| 69 | Points | 67 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 19 / 12 / 2 | W / D / L | 21 / 4 / 8 |
| 66 | Scored | 59 |
| 31 | Conceded | 35 |
| +35 | GD | +24 |
| 2.09 | PPG | 2.03 |
| 58% | Win % | 64% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (30 games)
H2H (30 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts). Celtic FC are 3rd (67 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Celtic FC kicks off things out of here…
- 2' The England James Tavernier breaks the deadlock on 2 minutes. 1-0!
- 7' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 12' The 33-year-old Connor Goldson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 17' Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 22' It is a cagey affair so far. Rangers FC in their trying to find a way past Celtic FC's compact .
- 27' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neil Lennon might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 32' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rangers FC and Celtic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 37' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' Celtic FC ring the changes. Mikael Lustig has done his job and it is now time for Jeremy Toljan to step up.
- 51' Jon Flanagan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 51.
- 56' Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' Glen Kamara has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 63' Magnificent from Scott Arfield! That is 39 goals in 402 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 64' The referee calls foul for Scott Arfield. He receives a Yellow card.
- 66' A change in the Celtic FC ranks — Michael Johnston exits the field as Scott Sinclair enters on 66.
- 71' Fresh legs for Celtic FC! Jules Ntcham comes on to replace Tom Rogic.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jonny Hayes on 74 minutes.
- 76' Kristoffer Ajer picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 79' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alfredo Morelos is hanging Jermain Defoe on the field on 79 minute.
- 83' The Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Scott Arfield is withdrawn and Candeias gets his opportunity.
- 88' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rangers FC and Celtic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 90' The Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Steven Davis is withdrawn and Ross McCrorie gets his opportunity.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Rangers FC 2-0 Celtic FC.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jermain Defoe ↓ Alfredo Morelos 79'
-
10
Steven Davis ↓ Ross McCrorie 90'
- 18
- 15
- 14
-
37
Scott Arfield ↓ Candeias 83'
- 6
- 19
- 8
- 13
- 2
Bench
- 32
- 31
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↑ 79'
- 3
-
21
Candeias ↑ 83'
-
17
Ross McCrorie ↑ 90'
- 16
Coach
Steven Gerrard
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
-
18
Tom Rogic ↓ Jules Ntcham 71'
-
23
Mikael Lustig ↓ Jeremy Toljan 46'
- 8
- 5
- 15
- 42
- 29
- 35
- 73
- 22
Bench
-
2
Jeremy Toljan ↑ 46'
-
11
Scott Sinclair ↑ 66'
- 6
- 24
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↑ 71'
- 32
- 56
Coach
Neil Lennon
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
Rangers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.5
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Celtic FC
49%
Rangers FC or Celtic FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 0
10.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 24% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.