Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Rangers FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2020-21 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Premier League · 2020-21
Rangers FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Celtic FC
Sun 2 May 2021 · 11:00 UTC Ibrox Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Jack Simpson 17' Y
Y 24' Callum McGregor
R 26' Callum McGregor
R 28' Callum McGregor
Y 63' Mohamed Elyounoussi

Overview

Match Preview

Rangers FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

Head-to-Head

12
7
12
Rangers FC 31 games · Avg 2.8 goals Celtic FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-02 Rangers FC 4–1 Celtic FC 2021-03-21 Celtic FC 1–1 Rangers FC 2021-01-02 Rangers FC 1–0 Celtic FC 2020-10-17 Celtic FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2019-12-29 Celtic FC 1–2 Rangers FC

Recent Form

Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#2 Position #1
16 Points 18
7 Played 7
5 / 1 / 1 W / D / L 6 / 0 / 1
8 Scored 14
4 Conceded 4
+4 GD +10
2.29 PPG 2.57
71% Win % 86%

Key Stats

52% Both Teams to Score
H2H (31 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
67% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
43% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season

Rangers FC are 2nd (16 pts). Celtic FC are 1st (18 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Rangers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Celtic FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Rangers FC
Lawrence Shankland 3 G
Ryan Naderi 2 G 1 A
Miguel Chaiwa 1 G 1 A
Thelo Aasgaard 1 G
Celtic FC
Benjamin Nygren 3 G 3 A
Camilo Duran 3 G 3 A
Kasper Hogh 3 G
Hyun-jun Yang 2 G
Luke McCowan 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Ibrox Stadium!
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rangers FC and Celtic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 17' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jack Simpson.
  • 22' A quiet spell here at Ibrox Stadium. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 24' The referee shows Celtic FC player a Yellow card on 24.
  • 26' What a strike from Kemar Roofe! The score is 1-0.
  • 26' A moment of madness from Callum McGregor on 26 minutes earns him a Red card. Celtic FC will be frustrated.
  • 27' Against the run of play, Kemar Roofe has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 28' Celtic FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 28.
  • 30' The deadlock is broken! Odsonne Edouard gets on the scoresheet on 30 minutes.
  • 33' A goal from the Colombia international Alfredo Morelos! He fires home on 33 to make it 3-1!
  • 38' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rangers FC and Celtic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 48' It looks like no one’s ball. Rangers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 53' James Forrest, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 57' What composure from Kemar Roofe! The Jamaica international strokes it home. 4-1.
  • 58' Assisted by Ryan Kent with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kemar Roofe makes no mistake. 5-1!
  • 60' The whistle greets James Forrest as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Christie.
  • 63' Celtic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 68' Over 68 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 73' Celtic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 75' A tactical swap from Celtic FC — Michael Johnston on, Odsonne Edouard off on 75 minutes.
  • 79' Scott Wright has so much to prove this time. He replaces Borna Barisic on 79 minute.
  • 84' Fresh legs for Rangers FC! Ianis Hagi comes on to replace Alfredo Morelos.
  • 86' Jermain Defoe gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Kemar Roofe and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Celtic FC will have plenty to reflect on. Rangers FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Gerrard

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2021-05-02 Rangers FC 4–1 Celtic FC 2021-03-21 Celtic FC 1–1 Rangers FC 2021-01-02 Rangers FC 1–0 Celtic FC 2020-10-17 Celtic FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2019-12-29 Celtic FC 1–2 Rangers FC

Rangers FC Form

2021-05-02 Rangers FC 4–1 Celtic FC W 2021-04-21 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Rangers FC D 2021-04-11 Rangers FC 2–1 Hibernian FC W 2021-03-21 Celtic FC 1–1 Rangers FC D 2021-03-18 Rangers FC 0–2 SK Slavia Praha L 2021-03-11 SK Slavia Praha 1–1 Rangers FC D

Celtic FC Form

2021-05-02 Rangers FC 4–1 Celtic FC L 2021-04-21 Aberdeen FC 1–1 Celtic FC D 2021-04-10 Celtic FC 6–0 Livingston FC W 2021-03-21 Celtic FC 1–1 Rangers FC D 2021-03-07 Dundee United FC 0–0 Celtic FC D 2021-02-27 Celtic FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.4 Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87 Celtic FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rangers FC52% Draw27% Celtic FC21%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Rangers FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Celtic FC
48%
Rangers FC or Celtic FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rangers FC33% Draw51% Celtic FC16%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
13.3%
0 – 0
12.5%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Rangers FC

Handicap Rangers FC covers Push Celtic FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 15% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 24% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 14% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
42% ✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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