Rangers FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rangers FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Ibrox Stadium.
- Rangers FC 12 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 13 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan | Celtic FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | Ross County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Nov | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan | Rangers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Nov | Ross County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Rangers FC | Celtic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #1 |
| 27 | Points | 31 |
| 12 | Played | 13 |
| 8 / 3 / 1 | W / D / L | 10 / 1 / 2 |
| 21 | Scored | 28 |
| 9 | Conceded | 10 |
| +12 | GD | +18 |
| 2.25 | PPG | 2.38 |
| 67% | Win % | 77% |
Key Stats
52%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (31 games)
H2H (31 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
55%
Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season
Rangers FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Rangers FC are 2nd (27 pts). Celtic FC are 1st (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rangers FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/1
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Celtic FC
0-15
6/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
7/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rangers FC
| Ryan Naderi | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kevin Kelsy | 4 G | |
| Lawrence Shankland | 3 G | |
| Miguel Chaiwa | 1 G | 1 A |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 G |
Celtic FC
| Camilo Duran | 7 G | 6 A |
| Benjamin Nygren | 6 G | 3 A |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 G | 3 A |
| Liam Scales | 3 G | 1 A |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Rangers FC vs Celtic FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Daizen Maeda has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 5 minutes.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Beale will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Celtic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josip Juranovic is hanging Greg Taylor on the field on 20 minute.
- 21' It is a substitution in Celtic FC team. Greg Taylor is replaced by Josip Juranovic on 21 minute.
- 26' Ben Davies is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rangers FC so far.
- 31' Rangers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Celtic FC's shape.
- 36' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 41' The travelling Celtic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 47' Ryan Kent adds to his 0 season tally! Rangers FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 52' Magnificent from James Tavernier! That is 108 goals in 414 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 53' James Tavernier makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Rangers FC are in front.
- 58' A quiet spell here at Ibrox Stadium. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 61' The Celtic FC bench stirs into life. James Forrest is withdrawn and Liel Abada gets his opportunity.
- 66' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rangers FC and Celtic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 71' Ryan Jack is ready to make an impact after coming on for John Lundstram at the 71 minute mark.
- 76' It looks surprising Rangers FC does not make any changes. Callum McGregor has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Jota. He replaces Daizen Maeda on 77 minute.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Scott Wright. He replaces Alfredo Morelos on 80 minute.
- 85' Rangers FC ring the changes. Malik Tillman has done his job and it is now time for James Sands to step up.
- 88' Kyogo Furuhashi does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
- 90' Celtic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- It finishes all square. Rangers FC and Celtic FC share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
4
John Lundstram ↓ Ryan Jack 71'
- 31
-
20
Alfredo Morelos ↓ Scott Wright 80'
- 18
- 14
- 6
- 1
- 2
- 30
-
71
Malik Tillman ↓ James Sands 85'
Bench
- 33
- 25
-
23
Scott Wright ↑ 80'
-
19
James Sands ↑ 85'
- 37
-
8
Ryan Jack ↑ 71'
- 9
- 23
- 38
- 44
Coach
Michael Beale
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 20
-
33
Matt O'Riley ↓ Aaron Mooy 61'
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Liel Abada 61'
- 42
- 8
-
3
Greg Taylor ↓ Josip Juranovic 21'
-
38
Daizen Maeda ↓ Jota 77'
- 4
- 41
- 2
Bench
-
13
Aaron Mooy ↑ 61'
- 29
-
7
Giorgos Giakoumakis ↑ 77'
- –
-
88
Josip Juranovic ↑ 21'
-
17
Jota ↑ 77'
- 25
- 28
-
11
Liel Abada ↑ 61'
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
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
2 / 4
1.25
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Rangers FC or Celtic FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Celtic FC
69%
Rangers FC or Celtic FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
7.5%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 21% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.