Rangers FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
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 William Collum
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Frank Connor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Celtic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Aug | Legia Warszawa | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | Legia Warszawa | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | FC Midtjylland | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Aug | Hibernian FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | AIK Fotboll | A | 4–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | AIK Fotboll | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Aug | FC CFR 1907 Cluj | H | 3–4 | L |
| 10 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 5–2 | 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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Rangers FC is hosting Celtic FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Jon Flanagan is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rangers FC so far.
- 10' Rangers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Celtic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' Scott Arfield has been relatively quiet despite scoring 39 goals in his last 402 appearances.
- 25' A quiet spell here at . Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 30' Rangers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 32' What a moment for Odsonne Edouard! That strike on 32 puts his side firmly in control.
- 37' The 34-year-old Nir Bitton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sheyi Ojo is hanging Glen Kamara on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryan Christie, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 60' Alfredo Morelos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jermain Defoe on 60 minute.
- 65' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 66' The Celtic FC manager makes a substitution. Nir Bitton departs to be replaced by Moritz Bauer.
- 70' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — Joe Aribo exits the field as Jordan Jones enters on 70.
- 75' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Celtic FC that had 410 games and scored 790 goals.
- 80' 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.
- 84' A change in the Celtic FC ranks — Michael Johnston exits the field as Jonny Hayes enters on 84.
- 89' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Scott Arfield on 89 minutes.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jonny Hayes on 90.
- The final score is 0-2.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jermain Defoe ↓ Alfredo Morelos 60'
- 10
-
17
Joe Aribo ↓ Jordan Jones 70'
-
18
Glen Kamara ↓ Sheyi Ojo 46'
- 15
- 37
- 6
- 1
- 19
- 8
- 2
Bench
- 29
-
11
Sheyi Ojo ↑ 46'
- 5
- 31
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↑ 60'
-
22
Jordan Jones ↑ 70'
- 13
Coach
Steven Gerrard
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 67
- 2
- 8
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Jules Ntcham 66'
-
6
Nir Bitton ↓ Moritz Bauer 66'
- 42
-
19
Michael Johnston ↓ Jonny Hayes 84'
- 22
- 17
- 23
- 33
Bench
-
13
Moritz Bauer ↑ 66'
- 1
- 9
-
15
Jonny Hayes ↑ 84'
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↑ 66'
- 16
- 10
Coach
Neil Lennon
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
Rangers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.47
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Rangers FC or Celtic FC 72% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Celtic FC
64%
Rangers FC or Celtic FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.