Celtic vs Rangers Prediction & Betting Tips - Scottish Premiership
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by Thobelani Moyo | in Scottish Premiership Predictions
In a crucial encounter that may influence Celtic's hopes of lifting the title, they will be determined to secure maximum points when they host bitter rivals Rangers FC at Celtic Park in the Old Firm Derby. This matchday 36 fixture in the Scottish Premiership - Championship Group between the two teams has us favoring a hard-fought home win as our match prediction.
Celtic are in second place in the Championship Group standings with 73 points. The defending champions are not far behind the top spot, with just a three-point deficit separating them from the summit. A win here and results elsewhere will definitely breathe new life into their title defense.
Rangers FC are no longer in contention for the league title after their setback against table-toppers, Hearts. This left them seven points behind the top spot as they sit third in the standings. Their main priority right now is to do serious damage to their arch-rival's title hopes in what will be their sixth meeting in the 2025-26 season.
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Celtic v Rangers Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.05 | 3.8 | 3.45 |
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1.93 | 3.72 | 3.57 |
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2 | 3.62 | 3.44 |
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2.1 | 3.7 | 3 |
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1.91 | 3.7 | 3.55 |
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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 10/05/2026 between Celtic and Rangers in Scottish Premiership :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 41.49% for a win of Celtic against Rangers with odds of 2.1 at Bet365.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Celtic vs Rangers is 25.98% with odds of 4 at LSbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 32.53% chance ⭐ for a win of Rangers vs Celtic with odds of 3.7 at Shangrila.
Celtic - Rangers Prediction and Best Odds:
| Celtic Rangers Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 41.49% | 2.1 at Bet365 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 67.23% | 1.55 at Shangrila |
| Both Team To Score | 74.17% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Celtic/Celtic | 16.34% | 3.4 at Bet365 |
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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82 | 38 | 26 | 4 | 8 | +32 |
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3
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72 | 38 | 20 | 12 | 6 | +33 |
Celtic and Rangers Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
25 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
19 Apr 2026 - Scottish Cup
11 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
5 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
22 Mar 2026 - Scottish Premiership
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
19 Apr 2026 - Scottish Cup
11 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
14 Mar 2026 - Scottish Premiership
22 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
19 Feb 2026 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
5 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
22 Mar 2026 - Scottish Premiership
8 Mar 2026 - Scottish Cup
4 Mar 2026 - Scottish Premiership
1 Mar 2026 - Scottish Premiership
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
26 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
12 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
4 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
21 Mar 2026 - Scottish Premiership
15 Mar 2026 - Scottish Premiership
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
4 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
21 Mar 2026 - Scottish Premiership
8 Mar 2026 - Scottish Cup
1 Mar 2026 - Scottish Premiership
15 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
12 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
15 Mar 2026 - Scottish Premiership
22 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
11 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
1 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
Celtic vs Rangers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
67 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
8 Mar 2026 - Scottish Cup
1 Mar 2026 - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
2 Nov 2025 - Scottish League Cup
31 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
4 May 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Celtic - Rangers: Form Analysis
Celtic are in terrific form heading into this clash, having won their last four league games, including their first two Championship Group matches. Wedged between those results was a 6-2 extra-time victory over St. Mirren in the Scottish Cup semi-final.
In their recent match, they beat ten-man Hibernian 2-1 on the road with Kelechi Iheanacho scoring the winner in the 72nd minute. It was the Nigerian International's fourth goal in ten appearances for the club.
The Hoops return to their humble abode, where they've been a force to be reckoned with lately. Martin O'Neill's charges have won three consecutive matches at Celtic Park, while scoring exactly three goals in two of those encounters.
Can Celtic capitalise on home advantage and register their first win at Celtic Park against Rangers FC?
In contrast, Rangers FC are losing the plot after an impressive four-match winning streak in the first phase of the Scottish Premiership. Coming into this clash, they've lost their last two matches in the Championship Group.
Their most recent defeat was against Heart of Midlothian, losing 2-1 on the road despite opening the scoring through Dujon Sterling's effort in the 23rd minute.
The Gers will be hoping for an improved result on the road once more. Before their recent setback, they had avoided defeat in five outings, including back-to-back wins against St. Mirren and Falkirk.
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Players list
V. Sinisalo
DefenderA. Johnston
K. Tierney
L. Scales
A. Trusty
MidfielderA. Engels
B. Nygren
Y. Hyun-jun
L. McCowan
C. McGregor
D. Maeda
J. Butland
DefenderT. Rommens
E. Fernandez
N. Djiga
J. Tavernier
MidfielderT. Chukwuani
C. Barron
M. Diomande
ForwardO. Antman
M. Moore
Chermiti
Substitutes
R. Doohan
DefenderD. Murray
M. Saracchi
A. Ralston
A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
S. Tounekti
J. Forrest
R. Hatate
K. Iheanacho
L. Kelly
DefenderM. Aarons
D. Sterling
J. Meghoma
MidfielderD. Gassama
T. Aasgaard
N. Bajrami
ForwardA. Skov Olsen
B. Miovski
Celtic & Rangers Squad Analysis
Celtic are dealing with an injury crisis at Celtic Park, as many as five players are in the treatment room. The list includes Kasper Schmeichel, Jota, Julian Araujo, Tomas Cvancara, and Cameron Carter-Vickers.
Having been out for a considerable amount of time, these injuries have tested Celtic's squad depth, but the team has continued to maintain strong form.
Daizen Maeda is starting to find his goal-scoring touch after a few inconsistent performances. The Japanese international heads into this clash having scored in three consecutive matches and provided two assists. He cannot be ruled out from getting on the scoresheet in the Old Firm Derby.
Chermiti has terrorised Celtic this season, scoring four goals in his last three games.
Rangers FC, meanwhile, arrive at Celtic Park with a fully fit squad available for selection. Last time out, head coach Danny Rohl made four changes to the loss against Hearts in Edinburgh, introducing James Tavernier, Mohamed Diomande, Mikey Moore and Andreas Skov Olsen. We could likely see a similar lineup in this matchup.
Chermiti has been the team's bright spark this season. He is Rangers' top scorer with 12 goals and has contributed to five goals in his last four games. It's worth noting that he has been a menace in front of goal when facing Celtic FC, scoring exactly two goals in two of his last three games this season.
Most goals and assists
Celtic
Rangers
B. Nygren
(16 Goals)
Chermiti
(15 Goals)
Celtic - Rangers Key Points
- Celtic FC are currently on a four-match winning streak in the league.
- Rangers FC have lost their last two league games.
- Celtic FC have won five of their last seven home league games against Rangers FC.
- Rangers FC have won just two of their last six away league games.
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Our Celtic vs Rangers Prediction
Celtic have been unfortunate in the Old Firm Derby, particularly in the Scottish Premiership. They are winless against their rivals, Rangers FC, in six meetings. However, there's reason to believe they can stop that rot this Sunday with a hard-fought win.
The Hoops are in terrific form, having won their last four league games, while their opponents have lost their last two. Rangers may take the game to Martin O'Neill's side, but their away performances in this fixture have left much to be desired, with five losses in five outings. Our Celtic vs Rangers FC prediction: Celtic wins.
Celtic vs Rangers Alternative Predictions
More than 3.5 goals
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Celtic Rangers
| Celtic vs Rangers | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Celtic wins | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Draw | 3.7 | 4 | +8.1% |
| Rangers wins | 3 | 3.7 | +23.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Celtic is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have not changed since opening
- The probability of this result was 47.6% and is now 47.6% (0.0%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
