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Celtic vs Raith Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips - Scottish Cup
by Thobelani Moyo in Football Predictions
Raith Rovers' two-game winning streak in the Scottish Cup will be put to the test by a formidable Celtic FC at Celtic Park in the fifth round. Here's our match prediction.
Celtic FC stormed out of the gates to beat Dundee FC 6-0 at home in the rescheduled Scottish Premiership bout on Wednesday. Arne Engels and Daizen Maeda both scored a brace to help reestablish the team's 13-point cushion atop the table.
The Bhoys now focus on the Scottish Cup, where they booked their spot in the fifth round by defeating league counterparts Kilmarnock 2-1 at home.
Brendan Rodgers' men have been impressive in this competition as they've secured 11 consecutive wins - stretching to the previous editions - and should be able to win comfortably here.
Raith Rovers kick-started the new month on bad footing as they lost 3-1 away to Dunfermline Athletic, marking their third defeat in five Championship games.
In the Scottish Cup, the Rovers had to pass through Linlithgow Rose (0-4) and most recently league counterparts Falkirk, a team they had to beat 2-1 in regulation time to book their spot in the fifth round.
Their best appearance in this competition was when they reached the quarter-finals in the 2023 edition for the first time in eight years. However, they were eventually eliminated by Rangers losing 3-0 on the road.
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The Best Betting Odds for Celtic v Raith Rovers Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.06 | 11 | 29 |
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1.07 | 8.5 | 17 |
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1.08 | 10 | 17 |
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1.05 | 11.7 | 29 |
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1.05 | 11.7 | 29 |
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1.08 | 10.5 | 22 |
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1.06 | 11.5 | 27 |
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1.06 | 11.5 | 27 |
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1.09 | 10 | 21 |
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1.06 | 11.5 | 27 |
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1.08 | 8.4 | 18 |
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1.03 | 11 | 29 |
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1.04 | 17 | 41 |
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1.05 | 12 | 26 |
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1.07 | 9 | 19 |
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1.06 | 12 | 36 |
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1.07 | 10 | 18 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Celtic and Raith Rovers?
Our prediction for the Celtic vs Raith Rovers match is: First Half Goals: Over 1.5.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 08/02/2025 between Celtic and Raith Rovers in Scottish Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 73.65% for a win of Celtic against Raith Rovers with odds of 1.09 at Stake.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Celtic vs Raith Rovers is 3.54% with odds of 17 at Vbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 22.82% chance ⭐ for a win of Raith Rovers vs Celtic with odds of 41 at Vbet.
Celtic - Raith Rovers Prediction and Best Odds:
| Celtic Raith Rovers Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 73.65% | 1.09 at Stake |
| Over 2.5 goals | 79.48% | 1.33 at William Hill |
| Both Team To Score | 38.1% | 2.3 at Betway |
| Half-time / Full-time : Celtic/Celtic | 38.59% | 1.4 at Ladbrokes |
Celtic vs Raith Rovers Form
Celtic and Raith Rovers Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Jan 2025 - Champions League
22 Jan 2025 - Champions League
18 Jan 2025 - Scottish Cup
14 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
22 Jan 2025 - Champions League
18 Jan 2025 - Scottish Cup
8 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
5 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Jan 2025 - Champions League
14 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
11 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
22 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Feb 2025 - Scottish Championship
28 Jan 2025 - Scottish Championship
25 Jan 2025 - Scottish Championship
19 Jan 2025 - Scottish Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Scottish Championship
28 Dec 2024 - Scottish Championship
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2025 - Scottish Championship
28 Dec 2024 - Scottish Championship
14 Dec 2024 - Scottish Championship
16 Nov 2024 - Scottish Championship
1 Nov 2024 - Scottish Championship
29 Oct 2024 - Scottish Championship
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Feb 2025 - Scottish Championship
28 Jan 2025 - Scottish Championship
19 Jan 2025 - Scottish Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Scottish Championship
20 Dec 2024 - Scottish Championship
7 Dec 2024 - Scottish Championship
Players list
V. Sinisalo
DefenderT. Ralston
D. Murray
L. Scales
MidfielderC. McGregor
J. Schlupp
P. Bernardo
L. McCowan
ForwardN. Kuhn
D. Maeda
Y. Hyun-jun
J. Rae
DefenderL. Dick
J. Doherty
E. Murray
L. Stevenson
P. Hanlon
MidfielderJ. Mullin
S. Brown
R. Matthews
ForwardD. Easton
J. Gullan
Substitutes
S. Bain
DefenderG. Taylor
M. Nawrocki
MidfielderR. Hatate
A. Engels
ForwardA. Idah
Jota
J. Kenny
K. Dabrowski
DefenderC. Fordyce
MidfielderK. Montagu
A. Connolly
F. Pollock
ForwardA. Marsh
L. Gibson
Most goals and assists
Celtic
Raith Rovers
N. Kuhn
(12 Goals)
D. Easton
(7 Goals)
A. Engels
(3 Assists)
Celtic - Raith Rovers Key Points
- Celtic FC have seen over 1.5 goals in the first half in each of their last three matches across all competitions.
- Celtic FC averages 2.6 goals per game when playing at home, and Raith Rovers averages 1.7 goals per game when playing away.
- Raith Rovers have seen over 1.5 goals scored in each of their last four matches across all competitions.
- Celtic FC's recent match against Kilmarnock in the Scottish Cup saw over 1.5 goals in the first half.
- Celtic FC and Raith Rovers have seen over 1.5 goals in the first half in two of their last four meetings.
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Our Celtic vs Raith Rovers Prediction
Celtic have been impressive in this competition, recording 11 consecutive wins stretching to the previous editions. They will not fear a Raith Rovers side they've not lost to in 13 encounters paving the way for a comfortable home win.
Raith Rovers, on the other hand, will need much more than hope to avoid defeat here, as the disparity in class and quality is glaringly evident. It won't be surprising if they fail to catch up with the home team's explosive offence and concede more than they should. Our Celtic FC v Raith Rovers prediction is for First Half Goals: Over 1.5.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Celtic Raith Rovers
| Celtic vs Raith Rovers | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Celtic wins | 1.08 | 1.06 | -1.9% |
| Draw | 8.5 | 11 | +29.4% |
| Raith Rovers wins | 19 | 29 | +52.6% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Celtic is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 1.9% since opening
- The probability of this result was 92.6% and is now 94.3% (1.7%)
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