Rangers host Celtic in the League Cup on Sunday 13 September, with kick-off at 12:00 (WAT) at Ibrox Stadium.
Form guide
Rangers's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat ST Mirren 1–0 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 0.3 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Celtic's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat ST Johnstone 1–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 10 May 2026, finished Celtic 3–1 Rangers. Across their last 2 meetings Rangers have won 0, Celtic 1, with 1 draw and 4.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.0 goals: 2.4 for Rangers and 2.6 for Celtic. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 88% and both teams to score at 70%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Rangers 37%, draw 22%, Celtic 41%.
Both teams to score: yes (70%) at 1.60.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 70% chance at odds of 1.60, above our fair price of 1.43, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Rangers 2–2 Celtic. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Rangers37%fair 2.72 · @2.45
Draw22%fair 4.45 · @3.50
Celtic41%fair 2.45 · @2.50
5.00Expected goals
2.44Rangers xG
2.56Celtic xG
70%Both score
88%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–27%
2–36%
1–25%
3–25%
2–15%
1–35%
From our goals model: Rangers 2.4 – 2.6 Celtic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.60.
Who will win Rangers vs Celtic?
On our numbers Rangers have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Celtic 41%.
How many goals will there be in Rangers vs Celtic?
We expect about 5.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 88% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rangers vs Celtic?
Our predicted score is Rangers 2–2 Celtic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.0 goals in total.
When is Rangers vs Celtic?
Rangers vs Celtic (League Cup) kicks off on Sunday 13 September 2026 at 12:00 (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.
