Rangers FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2020-21 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Rangers FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.
- Rangers FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May | Celtic FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Apr | Hibernian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Mar | Celtic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Mar | SK Slavia Praha | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Mar | SK Slavia Praha | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May | Rangers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 21 Apr | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | Dundee United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Feb | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Rangers FC | Celtic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #1 |
| 1 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 6 |
| 3 | Conceded | 1 |
| -1 | GD | +5 |
| 0.50 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (30 games)
H2H (30 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Rangers FC are 9th (1 pts). Celtic FC are 1st (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rangers FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Celtic FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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' Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 17' That is a Yellow card for Rangers FC. Jack Simpson will be fuming at that decision.
- 22' Ryan Kent needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 13 Yellow cards this season.
- 24' Callum McGregor was booked on 24.
- 26' Kemar Roofe is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 26' Controversy at the stadium! Callum McGregor argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 27' Assisted by Ryan Kent with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kemar Roofe makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 28' The referee calls foul for Callum McGregor. He receives a Red card.
- 30' Odsonne Edouard is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 33' Assisted by Ryan Kent with the perfectly-timed delivery and Alfredo Morelos makes no mistake. 3-1!
- 38' Rangers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Celtic FC backline.
- 43' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steven Gerrard will be considering his options from the bench.
- 48' It is a cagey affair so far. Rangers FC in their trying to find a way past Celtic FC's compact .
- 53' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rangers FC and Celtic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 57' A stunning finish from Kemar Roofe — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 58' Kemar Roofe makes no mistake. The score reads 5-1 and Rangers FC are in front.
- 60' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace James Forrest by Ryan Christie on 60 minute.
- 63' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mohamed Elyounoussi.
- 68' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rangers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 73' Rangers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 75' Time for substitution for Celtic FC. Odsonne Edouard is replaced by Michael Johnston.
- 79' Scott Wright has so much to prove this time. He replaces Borna Barisic on 79 minute.
- 84' A change in the Rangers FC ranks — Alfredo Morelos exits the field as Ianis Hagi enters on 84.
- 86' Jermain Defoe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kemar Roofe at the 86 minute mark.
- 4-1 the final result. Celtic FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 10
-
25
Kemar Roofe ↓ Jermain Defoe 86'
- 17
-
31
Borna Barisic ↓ Scott Wright 79'
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↓ Ianis Hagi 84'
- 18
- 14
- 6
- 1
- 2
Bench
-
9
Jermain Defoe ↑ 86'
- 33
-
7
Ianis Hagi ↑ 84'
-
23
Scott Wright ↑ 79'
- 24
- 11
- 61
Coach
Steven Gerrard
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 27
-
8
Scott Brown ↓ Ismaila Soro 60'
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Ryan Christie 60'
- 42
- 29
- 22
- 3
- 14
- 57
- 35
Bench
- 93
- 9
- 6
-
19
Michael Johnston ↑ 75'
- 56
-
17
Ryan Christie ↑ 60'
- 10
-
12
Ismaila Soro ↑ 60'
- 1
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
Rangers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.31
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.97
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Rangers FC or Celtic FC 77% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.28
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 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Celtic FC
64%
Rangers FC or Celtic FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 2
7.3%
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 1
6.2%
1 – 3
6%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.3%
0 – 3
4.7%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 21% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 16% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.