Rangers FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2024-25 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 Don Robertson
- Assistant 1 David Roome
- Assistant 2 Ross MacLeod
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 Jan | Celtic FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | Ross County FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan | Rangers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Dundee United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Dec | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 3–0 | 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' We are underway at Ibrox Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Morocco international Hamza Igamane has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 7' Ianis Hagi does the damage! The net is bulging and Rangers FC surge ahead!
- 12' It looks like no one’s ball. Celtic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 17' Celtic FC is showing some good football. However, Celtic FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 22' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rangers FC and Celtic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 27' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 32' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 33' A meaty challenge results in booking for Callum McGregor on 33.
- 38' 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.
- 43' Liam Scales has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 26 appearances.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Jefte. He receives a card.
- 50' Celtic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 55' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 60' A quiet spell here at Ibrox Stadium. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 61' That is a card for Celtic FC. Nicolas Kuhn will be fuming at that decision.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Alex Valle. He replaces Kyogo Furuhashi on 64 minute.
- 66' Robin Propper makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Rangers FC are in front.
- 71' The travelling Celtic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 75' A change in the Celtic FC ranks — Reo Hatate exits the field as Arne Engels enters on 75.
- 80' The Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Nedim Bajrami is withdrawn and Danilo gets his opportunity.
- 81' The deadlock is broken! Danilo gets on the scoresheet on 81 minutes.
- 86' 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.
- 90' A tactical swap from Rangers FC — Robbie Fraser on, Jefte off on 90 minutes.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Rangers FC and Celtic FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Rangers FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 21
- 4
- 18
- 30
- 31
- 43
- 3
-
14
Nedim Bajrami ↓ Danilo 80'
- 10
-
29
Hamza Igamane ↓ Cyriel Dessers 90'
-
22
Jefte ↓ Robbie Fraser 90'
Bench
- 20
-
9
Cyriel Dessers ↑ 90'
-
99
Danilo ↑ 80'
- 17
- 8
- 38
-
47
Robbie Fraser ↑ 90'
- 7
- 54
Coach
Philippe Clement
Celtic FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
- 20
- 42
-
8
Kyogo Furuhashi ↓ Alex Valle 64'
- 3
- 38
-
41
Reo Hatate ↓ Arne Engels 75'
- 5
- 10
- 2
- 28
Bench
- 6
- 56
- 14
- 9
- 12
-
27
Arne Engels ↑ 75'
- 13
- 7
-
11
Alex Valle ↑ 64'
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
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
1 / 4
1.05
Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.96
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 57% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Rangers FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Celtic FC
72%
Rangers FC or Celtic FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–0 not predicted3 – 0Actual
1 – 1
11%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 2
9.4%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 0
6.6%
1 – 3
6.3%
0 – 3
6%
2 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.4%
1 – 4
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Rangers FC
| Handicap | Rangers FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 23% | 35% |
| +1.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +2 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✗
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.