The Old Firm rivalry resumes on Sunday lunchtime when Rangers travel to local rivals Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
Under Brendan Rodgers, Celtic are undefeated in the league this season, winning 26 of their 27 games and drawing just one. They’re 27 points clear of Aberdeen in second place and have won their last six games in a row.
On the other hand, Rangers are in third place in the league, sitting 33 points behind Celtic and have won 13 of their league games this season, drawing seven and losing seven. There has been turmoil in recent weeks at Ibrox with regards to the managerial situation revolving around Mark Warburton. Warburton has since left the club and Rangers look set to appoint Al-Gharafa manager Pedro Caixinha as his replacement. In the meantime, interim manager Graeme Murty has taken charge of the side and has guided the team to the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup, where they will again face Celtic.
Celtic vs. Rangers Predictions
With the way Celtic have gone about their business in the league this season, there is only one winner of this game. Moussa Dembele has been on fire for the Hoops so far this season, attracting interest from across Europe. Rangers won’t be helped by the uncertainty regarding the managerial role.
Celtic vs. Rangers Betting Tips
Celtic are heavy favourites to win this game with odds of 5/14, while Rangers are available at 7/1 to cause an upset. However, with it being an Old Firm game, both sides could easily score, however Celtic should win the game. Celtic to win and both teams to score is priced at 7/4. Moussa Dembele is Celtic’s star player and he’s available at 43/20 to score first.
Head to Head
- The last six meetings between the two sides have seen Celtic win three times, Rangers win twice and a goalless draw.
- The reverse fixture saw Celtic win 5-1.
- Of the 168 meetings between the two teams, Celtic have won 76 times, Rangers have won 49 times and there have been 43 draws.
- Moussa Dembele has scored 32 goals in all competitions for Celtic and 17 in the league.
Celtic Team News
Moussa Dembele is fit to start for Celtic and Brendan Rodgers has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the derby match.
Rangers Team News
Rob Kiernan was sent off against St. Johnstone and he lost his appeal for unfair dismissal and will miss the Old Firm game on Sunday. Danny Wilson could earn a recall to play alongside Clint Hill in the Rangers defence.