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Celtic vs Rangers Prediction & Betting Tips - Scottish League Cup
by Devesh Jaganath in Football Predictions
Hampden Park in Glasgow will be packed to the rafters on Sunday afternoon when Old Firm rivals Celtic and Rangers face off in the 2024-25 Scottish League Cup Final. The Gers are the defending champions of this coveted title while the Hoops last lifted the Skol Cup in the 2022-23 season. Check out our match prediction below!
The Scottish League Cup began way back in 1946-47 and is the oldest national league cup still active today. Since its inception, Rangers have been the most successful club in the tournament’s history, claiming the title a total of 28 times (nine times runners-up). Celtic have been crowned as champions 21 times (15 times runners up).
The Bhoys have been incredible domestically this season and are the clear favourites in this contest according to bookmakers. However, this represents the Gers’ best chance of silverware this term and, as we know, they never go down in the Old Firm Derby without a fight. Let’s dive into the key stats at play in this box-office matchup.
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The Best Betting Odds for Celtic v Rangers Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.05 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
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2.3 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
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2.19 | 3.58 | 3.17 |
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2.19 | 3.58 | 3.17 |
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2.05 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
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2.24 | 3.54 | 3.09 |
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2.24 | 3.54 | 3.09 |
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2 | 3.65 | 3.3 |
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2.15 | 3.58 | 3.24 |
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2.06 | 3.35 | 3.15 |
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2.04 | 3.6 | 3.55 |
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1.95 | 3.5 | 3.4 |
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1.94 | 3.65 | 3.75 |
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1.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
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2.05 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
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2.1 | 3.25 | 3.2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Celtic and Rangers?
Our prediction for the Celtic vs Rangers match is: Celtic wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 15/12/2024 between Celtic and Rangers in Scottish League Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 51.01% for a win of Celtic against Rangers with odds of 2.3 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Celtic vs Rangers is 22.39% with odds of 3.65 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 26.59% chance ⭐ for a win of Rangers vs Celtic with odds of 3.75 at Unibet.
Celtic - Rangers Prediction and Best Odds:
| Celtic Rangers Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 51.01% | 2.3 at Ladbrokes |
| Over 2.5 goals | 61.67% | 2 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score | 51.25% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Celtic/Celtic | 23.85% | 3.6 at Betsson |
Celtic vs Rangers Form
Celtic and Rangers Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Dec 2024 - Champions League
7 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
4 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
30 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
27 Nov 2024 - Champions League
23 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
30 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
27 Nov 2024 - Champions League
5 Nov 2024 - Champions League
2 Nov 2024 - Scottish League Cup
30 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Dec 2024 - Champions League
4 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
23 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
10 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
27 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
23 Oct 2024 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Dec 2024 - Europa League
8 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
4 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
1 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
28 Nov 2024 - Europa League
23 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Dec 2024 - Europa League
4 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
23 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
10 Nov 2024 - Scottish Premiership
27 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
24 Oct 2024 - Europa League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
1 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
28 Nov 2024 - Europa League
7 Nov 2024 - Europa League
3 Nov 2024 - Scottish League Cup
30 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
Celtic vs Rangers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
83 %
17 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
1 Sep 2024 - Scottish Premiership
25 May 2024 - Scottish Cup
11 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
7 Apr 2024 - Scottish Premiership
30 Dec 2023 - Scottish Premiership
3 Sep 2023 - Scottish Premiership
Celtic - Rangers: Form Analysis
Celtic earned their spot in the final of the 2024-25 Scottish League Cup with relative ease, kicking off their campaign with a 3-1 victory over Hibernian in the second round of the competition.
In the quarter-final, the Celts romped to a 5-2 victory over Falkirk before delivering a ruthless performance in the semi-final, smashing six goals without response past Aberdeen last month.
The Bhoys have also been in sensational form in the Premiership, still unbeaten after 15 matches, 14 of which have ended in victory, while they have only drawn once.
Celtic are unbeaten in the last six Old Firm Derby matches (W5, D1, L0)!
Meanwhile, Rangers got their title defence underway with a straightforward 2-0 victory over St. Johnstone and followed up with a 3-0 win against Dundee in the quarter-finals in September.
However, their semi-final proved to be a tricky affair, as they were forced to come back from a goal down to beat Motherwell. Nedim Bajrami scored the winner on the day after Cyriel Dessers’ leveller.
The Gers have endured a fairly underwhelming domestic league season this term, currently in third place in the standings, 11 points behind their old foes at the top of the table after 15 matches.
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Players list
K. Schmeichel
DefenderA. Johnston
C. Carter-Vickers
G. Taylor
A. Trusty
MidfielderR. Hatate
C. McGregor
P. Bernardo
ForwardN. Kuhn
D. Maeda
K. Furuhashi
J. Butland
DefenderJ. Tavernier
L. Balogun
R. Propper
J. Vital da Silva Dias
MidfielderI. Hagi
N. Bajrami
V. Cerny
M. Diomande
N. Raskin
ForwardH. Igamane
Substitutes
V. Sinisalo
DefenderL. Scales
A. Valle
T. Ralston
MidfielderA. Engels
J. Forrest
ForwardY. Hyun-jun
A. Idah
L. Palma
L. Kelly
DefenderR. Yilmaz
D. Sterling
L. King
MidfielderC. Barron
K. Dowell
R. McCausland
ForwardDanilo
C. Dessers
Celtic & Rangers Squad Analysis
Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston picked up an injury in their Champions League match against Dinamo Zagreb in midweek and was forced off the pitch at the halftime interval.
Brendan Rodgers confirmed in his post-match presser that the knock was not serious and suggested that Johnston is unlikely to spend much time, if any, on the sidelines.
Aside from that, the Hoops have a fairly fit squad coming into this blockbuster fixture, with only long-term absentee Odin Thiago Holm ruled out of the match owing to a calf injury.
Celtic’s Nicolas-Gerrit Kuhn has scored in every match in this season’s Scottish League Cup!
Rangers, on the other hand, are sweating over the fitness of two key players in Hamza Igamane and John Souttar, both of whom hobbled off against Spurs in the Europa League on Thursday.
The greater concern of the two is for Souttar, who dropped to the turf clutching his groin area after passing a ball unchallenged. Igamane’s withdrawal, on the other hand, is believed to have been due to burnout.
Neraysho Kasanwirjo will not feature this week due to a knee injury, while Thomas Lawrence and Rabbi Matondo are flagged as major doubts having only just resumed training after spells on the sideline.
Celtic - Rangers Key Points
- Celtic are unbeaten in all domestic competitions this season.
- Celtic are unbeaten in the last six Old Firm derbies.
- Celtic have not conceded a single goal in their last four matches in all competitions.
- Celtic scored three or more goals in every Scottish League Cup match this season.
- Celtic have scored two or more goals in nine of their last 10 domestic competition matches.
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Our Celtic vs Rangers Prediction
Celtic have been on a tear in the domestic competitions this season and will be determined to win back this title from their arch-rivals before heading into the busy December Premiership schedule.
Rangers are in full flow after an underwhelming start to the season, but most would agree that they do not have the type of firepower their cross-town rivals possess, and we feel they will be forced to hand over the title this weekend. Our Celtic vs Rangers prediction is Celtic wins.
Celtic vs Rangers - Other Interesting Predictions
Over 2.5
All three of Celtic’s matches in this competition have ended with over 2.5 goals, while two of Rangers’ three games saw three or more goals find the back of the net. Additionally, 3+ goals were scored in four of the last five Old Firm Debry matches.
Celtic Over 1.5
Celtic have scored over 1.5 goals in every match in this competition and in nine of their last 10 domestic competition games. The Hoops have also netted two or more goals in four of the last five matches against this opponent.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Celtic Rangers
| Celtic vs Rangers | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Celtic wins | 1.83 | 2.05 | +12.0% |
| Draw | 3.7 | 3.6 | -2.7% |
| Rangers wins | 3.7 | 3.5 | -5.4% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Celtic is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 12.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 54.6% and is now 48.8% (-5.9%)
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Celtic vs Rangers match : Frequently asked questions
The Scottish League Cup final between Celtic and Rangers will be played on December 15 at 15:30 GMT.
The Scottish League Cup final between Celtic and Rangers will take place at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
The Scottish League Cup final between Celtic and Rangers will be broadcast on Premier Sports and beIN SPORTS in the UK and Scotland.
Alternatively, you can stay up to the minute with the Scottish Cup Livescores right here on SportyTrader!
John Beaton will take charge of this match, with the assistance of David McGeachie, Jonathan Bell and Alan Muir as the video assistant referee (VAR).
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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