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Celtic vs Rangers Prediction & Betting Tips - Scottish Premiership
by Sridhar | in Scottish Premiership Predictions
It's time for another Old Firm derby as Celtic host Rangers in a matchday 30 meeting of the Scottish Premiership on Sunday. This match between the league-leading Hoops and the second-placed Gers at Parkhead comes with our prediction of a home win. Celtic are already leading the table with 75 points and are 16 points ahead of their rivals. Another win here will mean the Hoops will need just two more wins to wrap up a fourth title in a row.
For the first time since 2023, visiting fans will be visible in this fixture. The visiting contingent will hope they can silence Celtic, whom they defeated 3-0 back in January. With that said, the Rangers had a game on Thursday stretching to penalties and may have their priorities set elsewhere with the title out of their reach already. Can Celtic inflict another defeat on their rivals and march towards the title? Read further to know more about our analysis and predictions.
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The Best Betting Odds for Celtic v Rangers Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.62 | 4.33 | 4.5 |
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1.73 | 4 | 4.5 |
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1.65 | 4 | 4.6 |
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1.68 | 4.25 | 4.52 |
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1.68 | 4.25 | 4.52 |
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1.7 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
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1.65 | 4.28 | 4.68 |
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1.65 | 4.28 | 4.68 |
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1.77 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
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1.65 | 4.28 | 4.68 |
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1.61 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
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1.58 | 4.1 | 5.1 |
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1.62 | 4.2 | 4.75 |
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1.57 | 4.2 | 5.1 |
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1.62 | 4.2 | 4.75 |
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1.63 | 4 | 4.8 |
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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 the match.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 16/03/2025 between Celtic and Rangers in Scottish Premiership :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 54.19% for a win of Celtic against Rangers with odds of 1.77 at Stake.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Celtic vs Rangers is 13.3% with odds of 4.33 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 32.51% chance ⭐ for a win of Rangers vs Celtic with odds of 5.1 at Vbet.
Celtic vs Rangers Form
Celtic and Rangers's standings in the Scottish Premiership
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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75 | 29 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 70 |
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2
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59 | 29 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 33 |
Celtic and Rangers Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Mar 2025 - Scottish Cup
1 Mar 2025 - Scottish Premiership
25 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
22 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
18 Feb 2025 - Champions League
15 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Mar 2025 - Scottish Cup
25 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
15 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
12 Feb 2025 - Champions League
8 Feb 2025 - Scottish Cup
5 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Mar 2025 - Scottish Premiership
22 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
18 Feb 2025 - Champions League
2 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Jan 2025 - Champions League
14 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Mar 2025 - Europa League
6 Mar 2025 - Europa League
1 Mar 2025 - Scottish Premiership
26 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
22 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
16 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Mar 2025 - Europa League
1 Mar 2025 - Scottish Premiership
22 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
9 Feb 2025 - Scottish Cup
2 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
30 Jan 2025 - Europa League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Mar 2025 - Europa League
26 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
16 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
26 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
23 Jan 2025 - Europa League
9 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Celtic vs Rangers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
33 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
2 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
15 Dec 2024 - Scottish League Cup
1 Sep 2024 - Scottish Premiership
25 May 2024 - Scottish Cup
11 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
7 Apr 2024 - Scottish Premiership
Celtic - Rangers: Form Analysis
Celtic continue to dominate the league by a mile, and there's a huge gulf between them and the others. Not just the lead of 16 points, the Hoops also have scored 87 goals and conceded just 17. That's scoring at least 28 goals more than every other club in the league and conceding nine fewer than each of them.
They defeated Hibernian 2-0 last Sunday to move into the semi-finals of the Scottish FA Cup. That was their third win in a row in all competitions. Specifically in the league, they were able to win eight of their last ten matches, losing only to Hibernian in the process.
Celtic are unbeaten at home this Premiership season.
That has seen them win 13 and draw once, including ten consecutive wins. With 12 of those wins coming with a clean sheet, it is obvious that the Hoops are not just winning but are dominating every opponent visiting Parkhead.
That could be bad news for Rangers, who had to dig deep into penalties to win against Fenerbahce on Thursday in the Europa League. They lost 2-0 in the regular time but progressed to the quarter-finals, although the physical exertions could take their toll.
Their recent form has been patchy with four wins and losses during regular time in their last eight competitive matches. The visiting fans will be up in arms in the stands, though, as the Gers have won their last four competitive trips.
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Celtic & Rangers Squad Analysis
Celtic's dominance is evident in the way they are dominating opponents at both ends of the pitch. They have conceded a measly three goals at home in 14 league matches this season, while scoring more than three goals per game!
Brendan Rodgers has been able to drill some exciting football, with the Hoops leading in quick transitions. Nicolas-Gerrit Kuhn has ten goals, and Daizen Maeda has 12 goals in the league this season. What sets them apart is their tally of seven assists each!
Celtic are at near-full strength for this match.
That could mean Jota running the left wing and Maeda playing in the center, with the Japanese forward doing the same last Sunday to open the scoring against Hibernian. Paulo Bernardo and James Forrest are expected to miss.
The Rangers played five at the back against Fenerbahce in a 2-0 defeat, although they prevailed on penalties. John Souttar, Leon Balogun, and Dujon Sterling all played for the Gers on Thursday and could feature once again. The only injury concern is defender Neraysho Kasanwirjo, who is out of this match.
Cyriel Dessers played as a lone striker up front and could once again be lined up in the same fashion. The challenge is to get some goals to add to his seasonal tally of 11 because Dessers has just one goal to his name in eight competitive matches against Celtic. He was booked in this fixture last season, so another frustrating evening could be on the anvil.
Most goals and assists
Celtic
Rangers
D. Maeda
(16 Goals)
V. Cerny
(17 Goals)
A. Engels
(3 Assists)
J. Tavernier
(3 Assists)
Celtic - Rangers Key Points
- Celtic won eight of their last ten league matches, losing only once.
- At home, Celtic have won each of their last ten league matches.
- Nine of those last ten home league wins for Celtic have come with a clean sheet.
- Rangers lost two of their last three league matches.
- Rangers lost three of their last five competitive matches during regular time.
- Celtic have won their last five home matches in the Premiership against Rangers.
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Our Celtic vs Rangers Prediction
This is the fourth match between them this season, with Celtic winning two and Rangers winning one. The Hoops have a massive 16-point lead at the top over Rangers. Another win here will see them move just two wins away from clinching another Scottish Premiership title. Can the Rangers stop the party? The visitors come here after a grueling match against Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday, where they lost in regular time but won on penalties. They could be tired here, and our Celtic vs Rangers prediction is Celtic wins the match.
Celtic vs Rangers - Other Interesting Predictions
Daizen Maeda to score anytime
Celtic's Daizen Maeda heads into this contest in cracking form. The Japanese winger has 12 goals in his last 10 competitive matches for the club. He has scored two goals in his last three matches against the Rangers and will fancy another crack at the rivals. Back him to score a goal anytime.
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Celtic vs Rangers match : Frequently asked questions
The Celtic v Rangers match, fondly called as the Old Firm derby, is one of the biggest matches in Scotland football. This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR in the UK. Live Streaming is available through the SkyGo app.
You can follow the game through our live scores. Check out our Scottish Premiership Livescore page!
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