Rangers FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | Celtic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | Dundee FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Mar | FK Crvena Zvezda | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Mar | FK Crvena Zvezda | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Mar | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | Rangers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Mar | Ross County FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Feb | Dundee FC | H | 3–2 | 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' Rangers FC have kicked off against Celtic FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 3' Aaron Ramsey does the damage! The net is bulging and Rangers FC surge ahead!
- 7' A stunning finish from Tom Rogic — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 12' 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.
- 17' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 22' It looks like no one’s ball. Celtic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 27' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rangers FC and Celtic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 37' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 41' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for John Lundstram.
- 42' John Lundstram catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 42.
- 43' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Cameron Carter-Vickers makes it 1-2.
- 48' Celtic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 53' Giorgos Giakoumakis has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 58' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 62' Time for substitution for Celtic FC. Tom Rogic is replaced by Nir Bitton.
- 64' The referee has no hesitation. Giorgos Giakoumakis is booked for Celtic FC — Yellow card on 64.
- 65' Giorgos Giakoumakis was booked on 65.
- 66' It is a substitution in Rangers FC team. Ryan Jack is replaced by Scott Arfield on 66 minute.
- 69' Rangers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Scott Arfield is hanging Ryan Jack on the field on 69 minute.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Anthony Ralston. He replaces Greg Taylor on 71 minute.
- 76' Celtic FC make a change. Jota trudges off to be replaced by Liel Abada on 76 minutes.
- 77' Jota makes way for David Turnbull at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
- 82' A moment of madness from Nir Bitton on 82 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Celtic FC will be frustrated.
- 87' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 88' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Anthony Ralston.
- With this win, Celtic FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Aaron Ramsey ↓ Fashion Sakala 66'
- 26
- 4
- 25
- 17
- 14
- 6
- 1
-
8
Ryan Jack ↓ Scott Arfield 66'
- 2
- 3
Bench
- 10
- 33
- 5
- 31
- 18
- 19
-
37
Scott Arfield ↑ 66'
-
30
Fashion Sakala ↑ 66'
- 9
Coach
Giovanni van Bronckhorst
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 20
-
18
Tom Rogic ↓ Matt O'Riley 62'
- 42
- 7
-
3
Greg Taylor ↓ Anthony Ralston 71'
- 88
-
17
Jota ↓ Liel Abada 76'
- 38
- 4
-
41
Reo Hatate ↓ Nir Bitton 62'
Bench
- 16
-
33
Matt O'Riley ↑ 62'
- 21
-
6
Nir Bitton ↑ 62'
- 29
- 19
-
56
Anthony Ralston ↑ 71'
-
14
David Turnbull ↑ 77'
-
11
Liel Abada ↑ 76'
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Tavernier | 7 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 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
4 / 4
0.86
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.25
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 59% + Celtic FC to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
42%
Draw or Celtic FC
81%
Rangers FC or Celtic FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.2%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
8.2%
1 – 3
7%
0 – 0
6%
0 – 4
4.6%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 4
4%
2 – 1
3.6%
1 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -0.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| +0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +1 | 33% | 23% | 45% |
| +1.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +2 | 55% | 20% | 24% |
| +2.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.