Rangers vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips - Scottish Premiership
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Scottish Premiership Predictions
Rangers will be at home against Celtic as the Old Firm Derby takes center stage in the Scottish Premiership this weekend. In the fourth installment of the season of the fiercest contested derbies in Europe, Rangers and Celtic are sitting bumper to bumper in the SPL table. Read on to find our prediction of the match.
The Gers, who have played one more game than the Bhoys, are in second place on 56 points, two ahead of their third-placed visitors. After 28 games for Rangers and Celtic’s 27, both teams are assured of a top-six finish, where they will compete for this season’s title.
Rangers haven’t lost in the league against Celtic and are favored by bookmakers to win this match. The two sides’ starts to the season weren’t great, but there has been much growth as the season progressed. The improvement came with changes in both teams’ coaching departments.
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Rangers v Celtic Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.2 | 3.7 | 3.15 |
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2.13 | 3.76 | 3.15 |
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2.14 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
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2.05 | 3.7 | 3.1 |
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2.1 | 3.65 | 3.05 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Rangers and Celtic?
Our prediction for the Rangers vs Celtic match is: Rangers wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 01/03/2026 between Rangers and Celtic in Scottish Premiership :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 45.52% for a win of Rangers against Celtic with odds of 2.2 at Stake.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Rangers vs Celtic is 24.35% with odds of 3.76 at Melbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 30.14% chance ⭐ for a win of Celtic vs Rangers with odds of 3.2 at LSbet.
Rangers - Celtic Prediction and Best Odds:
| Rangers Celtic Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Rangers wins | 45.52% | 2.2 at Stake |
| Over 2.5 goals | 63.78% | 1.82 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score | 51.67% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Rangers/Rangers | 17.79% | 3.4 at Bet365 |
Rangers vs Celtic Form
Rangers and Celtic's standings in the Scottish Premiership
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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2
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69 | 33 | 19 | 12 | 2 | +35 |
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3
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67 | 33 | 21 | 4 | 8 | +24 |
Rangers and Celtic Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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8 Feb 2026 - Scottish Cup
4 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
1 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
8 Feb 2026 - Scottish Cup
4 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
25 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
16 Jan 2026 - Scottish Cup
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
11 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
1 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
29 Jan 2026 - Europa League
11 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Feb 2026 - Europa League
22 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
19 Feb 2026 - Europa League
15 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
11 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
7 Feb 2026 - Scottish Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
19 Feb 2026 - Europa League
11 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
7 Feb 2026 - Scottish Cup
1 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
29 Jan 2026 - Europa League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Feb 2026 - Europa League
15 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
25 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
18 Jan 2026 - Scottish Cup
14 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
Rangers vs Celtic Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
33 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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2 Nov 2025 - Scottish League Cup
31 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
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Rangers - Celtic: Form Analysis
The season’s first meeting between these teams back in August ended 0-0. Rangers would win the second showdown 3-1 away from home at the start of this year. The two results sandwich a 3-1 win for Celtic in the League Cup.
Danny Rohl’s men haven’t lost any of their last six games. They have struggled to win, though, in this unbeaten run. Winning three times in this streak, the Light Blues played to another draw last time out as they came from behind to seal a 2-2 result at Livingston. The result left them four points behind league leaders Hearts. Rangers have won 15 of 28 games and have suffered just two losses.
Celtic have lost twice under Martin O'Neill.
Celtic have amassed 54 points. Though they’ve lost more matches than Rangers (seven), they have won more - 17. It is impressive to see the Hoops this high up in the standings, given their managerial issues. Celtic have been a revolving door for coaches this term, as they have appointed four managers thus far.
Martin O'Neill returned to the club in January, a month after leaving his interim role. The veteran tactician had been appointed as caretaker manager in October following the resignation of Brendan Rodgers. Since returning to the club, Celtic have lost just twice in their last 13 outings. The two defeats came in back-to-back games and were halted by a 1-0 win away to Stuttgart in the Europa League in midweek.
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Players list
J. Butland
DefenderT. Rommens
E. Fernandez
J. Souttar
D. Sterling
MidfielderT. Chukwuani
N. Raskin
ForwardM. Moore
R. Naderi
Chermiti
A. Skov Olsen
V. Sinisalo
DefenderD. Murray
J. Araujo
K. Tierney
L. Scales
MidfielderA. Oxlade-Chamberlain
B. Nygren
Y. Hyun-jun
C. McGregor
D. Maeda
ForwardJ. Adamu
Substitutes
L. Kelly
DefenderJ. Meghoma
N. Djiga
J. Tavernier
MidfielderD. Gassama
M. Diomande
T. Aasgaard
N. Bajrami
ForwardB. Miovski
R. Doohan
DefenderB. Arthur
M. Saracchi
C. Donovan
MidfielderJ. Forrest
L. McCowan
R. Hatate
S. Tounekti
T. Cvancara
Rangers & Celtic Squad Analysis
Rangers are dealing with multiple absences due to injury. Connor Barron, Derek Cornelius, Bailey Rice, and Nedim Bajrami are all out. Surprisingly, Rangers right-back James Tavernier is the club’s leading scorer with 13 goals.
He will be relied upon to provide the attacking punch here too. Youssef Chermiti, who scored twice in the last Old Firm Derby, has netted seven times thus far. Alongside Bojan Miovski and Djeidi Gassama, the Gers have men they can rely on for goals.
Celtic’s Auston Trusty is ruled out of this game through suspension.
Midfielder Arne Engels is the latest player to enter a crowded Celtic treatment room. He has joined long-term absentees Adam Montgomery, Callum Osmand, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Alistair Johnston, and Jota.
Benjamin Nygren has been excellent in his first season with the Hoops and leads all other scorers with 18 goals. 14 of those have come in the league, where he leads the race for the Golden Boot. Daizen Maeda is his partner in crime. The Japanese forward has netted seven of his eight goals in the league.
Most goals and assists
Rangers
Celtic
Chermiti
(15 Goals)
B. Nygren
(16 Goals)
Rangers - Celtic Key Points
- Two of Celtics’ last three matches ended in defeat.
- Rangers have won 10 consecutive games at home.
- Celtic haven’t won away to Rangers in the league in three years.
- Rangers haven’t lost any of the last five meetings in the league with Celtic, winning three times.
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Our Rangers vs Celtic Prediction
Our prediction for Rangers vs Celtic is that Rangers wins. This match is one of the most fiercely contested fixtures in the world, and a lot more than pride is riding on this latest showdown. Rangers arrive in much better form than Celtic and thus are our choice to emerge victorious.
Aside from recent form, the hosts have been almost unbeatable at home, where they have won 10 straight fixtures. It is also important to remember that Rangers haven’t lost at home to Celtic since 2023.
Rangers vs Celtic Alternative Predictions
More than 2.5 goals
For our second prediction, we are settling for over 2.5 goals to be scored in this match. Rangers and Celtic are two free-scoring sides who should produce another high-scoring affair between them. Also, Rangers have scored 20 goals in their last five fixtures
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Rangers Celtic
| Rangers vs Celtic | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers wins | 2.55 | 2.2 | -13.7% |
| Draw | 3.7 | 3.76 | +1.6% |
| Celtic wins | 2.65 | 3.2 | +20.8% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Rangers is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 13.7% since opening
- The probability of this result was 39.2% and is now 45.5% (6.2%)
Rangers vs Celtic - FAQs
This match will be played on Sunday, 1 March.
This match will be played at Rangers’ Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland.
Fans around the UK will have this match live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Ultra and Sky Sports Football. Match updates of the same and other Scottish Premiership will also be available on Sportytrader.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
