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Rangers

Rangers

Home
Full Time
2 - 2
HT: 2 - 0
Sunday 1 March
Celtic

Celtic

Away
RangersTimelineCeltic
1st Half
Chermiti (Skov Olsen A.)
sports_soccer
8'
Chermiti
sports_soccer
26'
McGregor C.
39'
2nd Half
Hatate R.Out: Oxlade-Chamberlain A.
sync_alt
46'
Tounekti S.Out: Adamu J.
sync_alt
46'
Tierney K. (Nygren B.)
sports_soccer
57'
Diomande M.Out: Naderi R.
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64'
Saracchi M.Out: Tierney K.
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73'
McCowan L.Out: Yang Hyun-Jun
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74'
Gassama D.Out: Skov Olsen A.
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74'
Souttar J.
79'
Forrest J.Out: Nygren B.
sync_alt
85'
Raskin N.
90'
Hatate R. (Penalty missed)
close
90+1'
Hatate R.
sports_soccer
90+1'

Top stats

1.49Expected goals (xG)2.25
45%Ball possession55%
12Total shots17
3Shots on target7
3Big chances6
6Corner kicks7
69% (246/358)Passes78% (336/431)
2Yellow cards1

Shots

1.49Expected goals (xG)2.25
1.87xG on target (xGOT)3.64
12Total shots17
3Shots on target7
6Shots off target5
3Blocked shots5
9Shots inside the box10
3Shots outside the box7
1Hit the woodwork0
0Headed goals1

Attack

3Big chances6
6Corner kicks7
32Touches in opposition box26
0Accurate through passes0
2Offsides0
11Free kicks8

Passes

69% (246/358)Passes78% (336/431)
37% (29/78)Long passes24% (9/38)
61% (107/175)Passes in final third70% (76/108)
21% (4/19)Crosses29% (6/21)
0.96Expected assists (xA)1.82
20Throw ins22

Defense

8Fouls11
54% (7/13)Tackles65% (11/17)
54Duels won63
28Clearances33
11Interceptions5
0Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal1

Goalkeeping

5Goalkeeper saves1
3.64xGOT faced1.87
1.64Goals prevented-0.13
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
12.22
X3.65
22.94

Recommended Bet

Home Win
Stake: Medium (7/10)
73
Opp. Value

Key Factors

League Rank: Home #2 vs Away #3
Season: Home 2.00 PPG vs Away 2.00 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 1.80 PPG vs Away 1.90 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 1.86 GPG vs Away 1.46 GPG

donut_small Win Probabilities

47%
29%
24%
Rangers
Draw
Celtic

Match Preview

In the Old Firm derby set for March 1st, 2026, Rangers will face Celtic at Ibrox Stadium in a highly anticipated Scottish Premiership clash.

Rangers, currently sitting 2nd in the league standings with 56 points, will take on 3rd-placed Celtic, who trail closely with 54 points.

Rangers have secured victories in 50 percent of their last 6 Premiership matches, showcasing their strong form.

On the other hand, Celtic has performed well on the road this season, clinching 7 wins out of 13 away fixtures in the league.

In their historical head-to-head encounters, Rangers have emerged victorious in 3 out of the last 6 meetings against Celtic across all leagues.

With both teams in contention for vital points, the match is set to be a tense battle between these rival clubs.

Our algorithm predicts a narrow 1-2 victory for Celtic in what promises to be an exciting and closely contested fixture.

The third Old Firm of the Scottish Premiership season, and fourth in all competitions during the 2025/26 campaign, takes place at Ibrox on Sunday as Rangers host Celtic in the latest Glasgow derby.

Rangers were stopped in their tracks by lowly Livingston, having won their previous 11 Scottish Premiership games against opponents starting the day bottom of the league table, but battled back from two goals down to claim a point in West Lothian. Having dropped points in each of their three away league games, they'll hope to return to winning ways with a derby day victory at Ibrox.

Celtic's European adventure came to an end in midweek, despite the Hoops winning in Germany for the first time in their history, as their sole goal success against Stuttgart counted for nothing after being swept aside in the first leg in Glasgow. The Bhoys' only victory over Rangers so far this season was in the Scottish League Cup semi-final, having both drawn and lost in the league.

Rangers claimed the bragging rights on derby day in Glasgow thanks to winning at Parkhead against Celtic and, despite dropping points in recent away matches, the Gers will hope to get back to winning ways by beating the Bhoys at a packed-out Ibrox on Sunday.

Lineups

Lineup Predictions & Ratings

Rangers

Starting 11
-Jack Butland
GK6.87
-Tuur Rommens
DL7.44
-Emmanuel Fernandez
DC7.48
-John Souttar
DC6.95
-James Tavernier
DR7.31
-Nicolas Raskin
MC7.19
-Tochi Chukwuani
MC6.63
-Mohamed Diomande
MC6.57
-Djeidi Gassama
FWL6.94
-Youssef Chermiti
FW6.95
-Mikey Moore
FWR6.89

Celtic

Starting 11
-Kasper Schmeichel
GK6.64
-Kieran Tierney
DL7.14
-Liam Scales
DC7.14
-Benjamin Arthur
DC6.18
-Julián Araujo
DR6.92
-Callum McGregor
DMC6.92
-Alex Oxlade Chamberlain
DMC6.72
-Sebastian Tounekti
AML6.84
-Benjamin Nygren
AMC7.17
-Yang Hyun-Jun
AMR6.76
-Daizen Maeda
FW6.81
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 28 / 27 matches
RangersvsCeltic

radarTeam Profile

Rangers
Celtic
AttackDefensePossessionEfficiencyCreativityDiscipline
sports_soccer
69Attack76
shield
66Defense56
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74Possession82
gps_fixed
63Efficiency59
auto_fix_high
64Creativity59
gavel
46Discipline50

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

49Goals Scored49
23Goals Conceded28
11Clean Sheets12
87Big Chances99
58Big Chances Missed66
5Penalty Goals4

gps_fixedShooting

466Total Shots465
171Shots on Target154

swap_horizPassing & Possession

59.0%Avg Possession67.8%
13,551Total Passes17,009
84.5%Pass Accuracy87.8%

shieldDefending

489Tackles361
208Interceptions189
86Saves61
52.9%Duels Won50.1%

gavelDiscipline

344Fouls318
58Yellow Cards47
1Red Cards2
44Offsides42

analyticsOther

191Corners189
272Successful Dribbles187
4Errors Leading to Goal5
6.97Avg Rating6.97

Statistical Comparison

RangersMetricCeltic
48
Goals
49
36
Assists
32
6.7
Average Ratings
6.7
24.8
Average Age
27.3
184.8
Average Height (cm)
181.7
1.2
Shots pg
1.2
51%
Aerial Duel Success
53%
0.7
Dribbles pg
0.7
1.4
Tackles pg
1

League Standings Context

For Rangers

PosTeamPWDLPts
1Hearts29196463
2Rangers281511256
3Celtic27173754

For Celtic

PosTeamPWDLPts
2Rangers281511256
3Celtic27173754
4Motherwell281411353

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

51.2/ 93.5
Dangerous Attacks
62.0/ 104.2
37.0%
Shots on Target
37.0%
13.2
Total Shots
13.6
57.0%
Possession
63.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.7
Goals Scored / Match
1.7
1.1
Goals Conceded / Match
1.2

Head-to-Head Summary

3
Rangers Wins
50%
3
Draws
50%
0
Celtic Wins
0%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketRangersCeltic
Over 1.5 Goals
83%39/47
77%36/47
Over 2.5 Goals
53%25/47
57%27/47
Both Teams to Score
53%25/47
51%24/47
* Based on last 47 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Rangers

Sc1
Rangers
4 - 2
Hearts
FA
Rangers
8 - 0
Queen's Park FC
Sc1
Rangers
5 - 1
Kilmarnock
Sc1
Rangers
3 - 0
Dundee
UEL
Rangers
1 - 0
Ludogorets
FA
Rangers
5 - 0
Annan Athletic

Home Games: Rangers

Sc1
Rangers
4 - 2
Hearts
FA
Rangers
8 - 0
Queen's Park FC
Sc1
Rangers
5 - 1
Kilmarnock
Sc1
Rangers
3 - 0
Dundee
UEL
Rangers
1 - 0
Ludogorets
FA
Rangers
5 - 0
Annan Athletic

Last 6: Celtic

UEL
Stuttgart
0 - 1
Celtic
Sc1
Kilmarnock
2 - 3
Celtic
Sc1
Hearts
2 - 2
Celtic
UEL
Bologna
2 - 2
Celtic
FA
Auchinleck Talbot
0 - 2
Celtic
Sc1
Falkirk FC
0 - 1
Celtic

Away Games: Celtic

UEL
Stuttgart
0 - 1
Celtic
Sc1
Kilmarnock
2 - 3
Celtic
Sc1
Hearts
2 - 2
Celtic
UEL
Bologna
2 - 2
Celtic
FA
Auchinleck Talbot
0 - 2
Celtic
Sc1
Falkirk FC
0 - 1
Celtic

history Recent Form

RangersRangers
2.0 GPG
D
W
D
W
D
CelticCeltic
2.0 GPG
L
W
W
W
D

group Head to Head

PL3 Jan 2026
Celtic
1-3
Rangers
PL2 Nov 2025
Celtic
3-1
Rangers
PL31 Aug 2025
Rangers
0-0
Celtic
PL4 May 2025
Rangers
1-1
Celtic
PL16 Mar 2025
Celtic
2-3
Rangers
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
50%
Both Team Score

Head-to-Head Detailed

Over 1.5 Goals
76%
35 / 46 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
54%
25 / 46 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
28%
13 / 46 matches
Both Teams to Score
50%
23 / 46 matches
Rangers CS
22%
Clean Sheets
Celtic CS
33%
Clean Sheets

Recent Matches

3 Jan 2026
Celtic
1 - 3
Rangers
2 Nov 2025
Celtic
3 - 1
Rangers
31 Aug 2025
Rangers
0 - 0
Celtic
4 May 2025
Rangers
1 - 1
Celtic
16 Mar 2025
Celtic
2 - 3
Rangers
2 Jan 2025
Rangers
3 - 0
Celtic
15 Dec 2024
Celtic
3 - 3
Rangers
1 Sept 2024
Celtic
3 - 0
Rangers
25 May 2024
Celtic
1 - 0
Rangers
11 May 2024
Celtic
2 - 1
Rangers
7 Apr 2024
Rangers
3 - 3
Celtic
30 Dec 2023
Celtic
2 - 1
Rangers

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)
Rangers
2.00
Form (Overall)
Celtic
2.00

Both teams have equal form.

Livingston
2 - 2
Rangers
Rangers
4 - 2
Hearts
Motherwell
1 - 1
Rangers
Rangers
5 - 1
Kilmarnock
Hibernian
0 - 0
Rangers
Celtic
1 - 2
Hibernian
Kilmarnock
2 - 3
Celtic
Celtic
2 - 1
Livingston
Celtic
2 - 0
Falkirk
Hearts
2 - 2
Celtic

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