Premiership · Scotland · Celtic ParkCeltic vs Rangers prediction & analysis
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.65 · bookmaker 1.44 · Lost ✗
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Celtic 1.3 – 1.0 Rangers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Celtic hold the edge on home soil with a 46% chance of winning, against 34% for Rangers.
Celtic have taken 12 points from their last 6 matches (4W 0D 2L), scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.3 per game. Rangers have 15 points from their last 6 (5W 0D 1L), averaging 1.3 scored and 0.3 conceded.
We expect around 2.3 goals (1.3 for Celtic, 1.0 for Rangers). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 41%, both teams to score at 61%. Most likely scores: 1–1 (13%), 1–0 (13%), 0–1 (10%).
In their last 3 meetings, Celtic have won 1, Rangers have won 1 and 1 ended level, with an average of 3.7 goals per game.
Our pick is Both teams to score at a 61% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.44 is close to our fair price of 1.65.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Celtic to win ✗ | 46% | 2.18 | 2.15 |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✓ | 80% | 1.26 | 1.29 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✗ | 61% | 1.65 | 1.44 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✗ | 68% | 1.48 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals ✓ | 59% | 1.70 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 79% | 1.26 | – |
| Half-time result | Level at half-time ✗ | 46% | 2.18 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Celtic / FT Celtic ✗ | 24% | 4.10 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–0 ✗ | 13% | 7.97 | – |
Form
Celtic – last 6
| 17 Sep | vs Ferencvarosi TC | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Sep | @ Rangers | 0–3 | L |
| 9 Sep | @ ST Johnstone | 1–0 | W |
| 5 Sep | @ ST Mirren | 2–1 | W |
| 2 Sep | vs Aberdeen | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | vs Falkirk | 2–1 | W |
Rangers – last 6
| 13 Sep | vs Celtic | 3–0 | W |
| 9 Sep | vs ST Mirren | 1–0 | W |
| 5 Sep | vs Motherwell | 1–0 | W |
| 2 Sep | @ Falkirk | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Aug | @ Aberdeen | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | @ FK Jablonec | 0–1 | L |
Head to head
| 13 Sep 2026 | Rangers v Celtic | 3–0 |
| 10 May 2026 | Celtic v Rangers | 3–1 |
| 1 Mar 2026 | Rangers v Celtic | 2–2 |
Premiership table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 13 | +18 | 31 |
| 2 |  Rangers | 12 | +12 | 27 |
| 3 |  Falkirk | 13 | +6 | 21 |
| 4 |  Heart Of Midlothian | 12 | +4 | 20 |
| 5 |  Dundee | 12 | +3 | 17 |
| 6 |  Dundee Utd | 12 | 0 | 17 |
| 7 |  ST Johnstone | 13 | -3 | 17 |
| 8 |  ST Mirren | 13 | -10 | 14 |
| 9 |  Motherwell | 13 | -6 | 13 |
| 10 |  Hibernian | 12 | -2 | 11 |
| 11 |  Aberdeen | 12 | -6 | 11 |
| 12 |  Kilmarnock | 13 | -16 | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Celtic vs Rangers?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Celtic vs Rangers?
On our numbers Celtic have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Rangers 34%.
How many goals will there be in Celtic vs Rangers?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
When is Celtic vs Rangers?
Celtic vs Rangers (Premiership) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Celtic Park.
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.