Celtic vs Rangers Prediction

Celtic host Rangers on 20 September 2026 at 14:00 in the Scottish Premiership's fiercest fixture. The Hoops are chasing revenge after a 3-0 League Cup defeat to their rivals at the weekend, and they arrive at Celtic Park with formidable home form: four straight wins, averaging 2.25 goals scored and just 0.25 conceded. Yang Hyun-Jun remains doubtful, but Haissem Hassan is expected to return to the starting XI. Rangers won that cup tie convincingly and have taken 70% of points across their last ten matches, with a miserly 0.60 goals conceded per game. Kevin Kelsy leads the line in Lawrence Shankland's absence, though Ryan Naderi is a major doubt after a weekend injury.

Form and H2H

Celtic's last-ten record reads seven wins, zero draws, three losses at home, with an average of 2.19 goals for and 1.30 against. Rangers' away form over the same span shows seven wins, one draw, two losses, averaging 1.60 goals for and 0.60 against. In their six most recent head-to-head meetings between 2011 and 2012, Celtic won four times and Rangers twice, with scorelines ranging from 4-2 to 3-0. Celtic have won 25 of the previous 50 Old Firm derbies outright. Historically, 56% of the last 50 meetings between these sides produced at least three goals.

Best Bet

Back Celtic to win at 2.56 with 22Bet. The Hoops' home dominance, recent revenge motivation, and Rangers' injury concerns at Naderi make the hosts the stronger proposition. Celtic's four consecutive home victories and superior goal difference in this fixture support the pick.

Odds to Watch

The draw sits at 3.56 with 22Bet, a price worth considering given Rangers' recent form and the unpredictability of Old Firm derbies. An away Rangers win is priced at 2.45 on the same book, reflecting the visitors' cup form and defensive solidity on the road. Over 2.5 goals is worth monitoring, as 56% of the previous 50 meetings between these clubs have produced three or more goals, and Celtic average 3.30 goals per match.