Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultRangers to win ✗45% · @2.22
Double chanceEither team to win ✗80% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.11
Rangers vs Celtic preview and prediction
The match
The Premiership sees Rangers take on Celtic on Sunday 1 March, kicking off at 13:00 (WAT) at Ibrox Stadium. Rangers are 2nd with 27 points from 12 games (in the top four), while Celtic sit 1st on 31 points (top of the table).
Form guide
Celtic's last 4: WLLW Most recently they beat VfB Stuttgart 1–0 away. They average 1.5 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.5 for Rangers and 1.3 for Celtic. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 56%, both teams to score at 63%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Rangers 45%, draw 20%, Celtic 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Rangers 1–1 Celtic. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Rangers45%fair 2.22 · @2.22
Draw20%fair 4.94 · @3.65
Celtic35%fair 2.89 · @2.88
2.87Expected goals
1.55Rangers xG
1.32Celtic xG
63%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
2–19%
1–09%
1–28%
0–17%
2–07%
From our goals model: Rangers 1.5 – 1.3 Celtic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Rangers to win✗
45%
2.22
2.22
Double chance
Either team to win✗
80%
1.25
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
63%
1.58
1.53
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.77
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
65%
1.53
1.50
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.46
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Rangers / FT Rangers✗
25%
3.93
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.11
–
Form
Rangers – last 2
DW
22 Feb
@ Livingston
2–2
D
15 Feb
vs Heart Of Midlothian
4–2
W
3.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Celtic – last 4
WLLW
26 Feb
@ VfB Stuttgart
1–0
W
22 Feb
vs Hibernian
1–2
L
19 Feb
vs VfB Stuttgart
1–4
L
15 Feb
@ Kilmarnock
3–2
W
1.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
75%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rangers and Celtic.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Rangers vs Celtic?
On our numbers Rangers have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Celtic 35%.
How many goals will there be in Rangers vs Celtic?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rangers vs Celtic?
Our predicted score is Rangers 1–1 Celtic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Rangers vs Celtic?
Rangers vs Celtic (Premiership) kicks off on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Ibrox Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
