Rangers FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2023-24 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)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Assistant 1 Daniel McFarlane
- Assistant 2 Dougie Potter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr | Celtic FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 30 Mar | Hibernian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Mar | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Mar | Motherwell FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr | Rangers FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 31 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Feb | Dundee FC | H | 7–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 3–1 | 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Rangers FC launch into their encounter with Celtic FC.
- 1' Celtic FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Daizen Maeda on 1.
- 6' Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 11' Rangers FC currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 16' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' Nicolas Kuhn was booked on 20.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rangers FC that had 403 games and scored 786 goals.
- 30' Celtic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 34' Against the run of play, Matt O'Riley has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rangers FC and Celtic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 40' That is a card for Celtic FC. Alistair Johnston will be fuming at that decision.
- 42' The referee calls foul for Matt O'Riley. He receives a card.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Abdallah Sima. He replaces Scott Wright on 46 minute.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 55' The England defender James Tavernier breaks the deadlock on 55 minutes. 1-2!
- 60' It looks surprising Celtic FC does not make any changes. Kieran Dowell has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 65' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 69' It is a substitution in Rangers FC team. Fabio Silva is replaced by Todd Cantwell on 69 minute.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Daizen Maeda.
- 76' Cyriel Dessers is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rangers FC tonight.
- 78' It is a substitution in Rangers FC team. Mohammed Diomande is replaced by Kieran Dowell on 78 minute.
- 82' A tactical swap from Celtic FC — Paulo Bernardo on, Matt O'Riley off on 82 minutes.
- 86' Abdallah Sima has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 86 minutes.
- 87' A goal from the Ireland international Adam Idah! He fires home on 87 to make it 2-3!
- 90' The whistle greets Connor Goldson as he departs to be replaced by Leon Balogun.
- 3-3 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
-
11
Tom Lawrence ↓ Rabbi Matondo 69'
- 4
- 21
- 9
-
23
Scott Wright ↓ Abdallah Sima 46'
- 5
-
6
Connor Goldson ↓ Leon Balogun 90'
- 2
-
7
Fabio Silva ↓ Todd Cantwell 69'
- 42
Bench
-
20
Kieran Dowell ↑ 78'
-
27
Leon Balogun ↑ 90'
-
13
Todd Cantwell ↑ 69'
- 31
- 28
-
17
Rabbi Matondo ↑ 69'
-
19
Abdallah Sima ↑ 46'
- 38
- 54
Coach
Philippe Clement
Celtic FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
- 20
-
33
Matt O'Riley ↓ Paulo Bernardo 82'
-
8
Kyogo Furuhashi ↓ Adam Idah 69'
- 3
- 38
- 24
- 41
- 5
- 10
- 2
Bench
- 49
- 42
- 29
- 56
- 57
-
9
Adam Idah ↑ 69'
- 17
-
28
Paulo Bernardo ↑ 82'
- 13
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Tavernier | 7 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 7 |
| Daizen Maeda | 6 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 4 |
| Kemar Roofe | 4 |
| Reo Hatate | 3 |
| Liel Abada | 3 |
| Jota | 3 |
Head to Head
Rangers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.13
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.55
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
43%
Draw or Celtic FC
79%
Rangers FC or Celtic FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
8.3%
1 – 1
8.1%
1 – 3
7.6%
0 – 3
6.8%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 4
4.8%
0 – 4
4.3%
2 – 3
4.3%
2 – 1
4%
0 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 9% | 86% |
| -0.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| +0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +1 | 33% | 21% | 46% |
| +1.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +2 | 54% | 19% | 27% |
| +2.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.