Rangers vs Celtic

Predicted score

How we lean

We are not backing a bet on this match. This is the model's read of the result, and the write-up below explains the game rather than arguing for a stake.

Match result (1X2)

Recent form

Oldest on the left, most recent on the right. League matches only.

Head to head

Last 6 meetings: Rangers 2, Celtic 1, 3 drawn, averaging 3.17 goals a game.

Scores, most recent first: 1-3, 2-2, 3-1, 0-0, 1-1, 3-2.

Analyst write-up

Celtic arrive as the clear side on form, defence and table position, and Rangers' leaky home record (2.3 conceded at venue) points to a visiting edge. Expect Celtic to control and carry the greater goal threat, with a genuine draw risk given derby tension and a passionate home crowd. A 1-1 or a narrow Celtic win are the likeliest shapes; lineups are unconfirmed, so team news could move this.

Main risk: Old Firm derbies are volatile and emotionally charged; form lines matter less than usual, home crowd can lift Rangers or the game can cancel out into a scrappy low-scoring draw, either of which would beat this Celtic-leaning read.

Unknowns: Injuries and suspensions are not in the feed, so squad availability for both sides is unknown; the XIs shown are last-match probable lineups, not confirmed teams (confirmed XIs publish ~1h before kickoff), so the read may shift on team news.