Celtic vs Rangers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

Premiership Betting Preview: Celtic vs Rangers

Fierce Glasgow rivals Celtic and Rangers clash in the Old Firm derby at Celtic Park, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 3 January.

We can’t pass up the chance to back Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market, with Celtic and Rangers set to score a combined three goals or more. Take odds of -156 that this outcome happens.

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Second-placed Celtic were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Fir Park, Motherwell claimed a 2-0 win. The Hoops boasted 55% possession and had two shots on target.

Rangers, who are third in the Premiership, have won their last two league matches. The latest was a 2-1 home victory at Ibrox Stadium against St Mirren. Danny Roehl's side enjoyed 59% possession and managed five shots on goal, while Thelo Aasgaard and Emmanuel Fernandez were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rangers have not lost to Celtic in the past four games, with the last clash seeing a 0-0 draw played out at Ibrox Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved five Celtic wins, two Rangers victories and three draws.

Scottish Premiership		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Celtic	19	12	2	5	33	18	15	33:18	38
3	Rangers	19	9	8	2	27	16	11	27:16	35

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Celtic have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 16.8 attempts. Wilfried Nancy's team have averaged 67.9% possession and 5.1 corners per match, conceding 1.0 goals and 4.1 corners from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

Top scorers are Benjamin Nygren and Daizen Maeda on 4 goals, while Arne Engels has racked up 3. Daizen Maeda has made the most assists with 3.

Rangers have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, averaging 15.3 attempts, 5.8 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Gers average 58.1% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.

Emmanuel Fernandez has top scored with 3, while Thelo Aasgaard, Bojan Miovski and Mikey Moore are next on 2. Jayden Meghoma, Youssef Chermiti and Thelo Aasgaard have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Celtic predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Kasper Schmeichel (GK), Tony Ralston, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Hyun-jun Yang, Luke McCowan, Reo Hatate, Kieran Tierney, Benjamin Nygren, Daizen Maeda, Johnny Kenny.

Rangers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jack Butland (GK), James Tavernier, John Souttar, Emmanuel Fernandez, Jayden Meghoma, Mohamed Diomande, Nicolas Raskin, Djeidi Gassama, Thelo Aasgaard, Mikey Moore, Youssef Chermiti.

Celtic vs Rangers Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Celtic vs Rangers betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

The price of -156 for Over 2.5 Goals looks like a really attractive price. We think that the two teams should be able to cover the line between them when it comes to this Old Firm showdown.

The Premiership experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Key Celtic vs Rangers league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Celtic games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Celtic games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Celtic games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Rangers games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Rangers games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Rangers games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 games between these teams.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 61% chance of delivering a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtic 2 - 2 Rangers

Let’s go for the game to end in a 2-2 scoreline, a wager which is available at +750. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikey Moore to Score +370

Mikey Moore (Rangers) has managed two goals in his past four Premiership matches on the road. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +370 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Mikey Moore Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+850

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Corners Prediction

Celtic Under 6.5 Corners -135

Celtic have been awarded an average of 4.80 corners in the past 5 games, while the corner count against Rangers has been less than 6.5 in the last four matches. We think that Celtic will come up short and this Team Corners bet can be backed at -135.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Celtic

Total

9.20 5.10 4.10

Home

10.90 8.60 2.30

Away

9.70 5.10 4.60

Rangers

Total

9.60 5.10 4.50

Home

8.70 6.00 2.70

Away

12.50 7.50 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-139

Under 10.5

-102

Celtic Corners

Over 6.5

-115

Under 6.5

-122

Rangers Corners

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+114

Most Corners

1

-263

X

+750

2

+235

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Celtic vs Rangers Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookmakers have Celtic as -114 favourites for this Premiership encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 53% likely to triumph. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +270 for Rangers.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 option is the same as a win on the 1x2 market. Celtic are -120 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Rangers +0.5 at -118 which means the draw is also included with this pick.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -172.

The best betting apps always do a great job when it comes to Premiership matches. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.

Full-Time Result

1

-114

X

+270

2

+270

Half-Time Result

1

+143

X

+143

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-435

X2

-125

Draw No Bet

1

-244

2

+165

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-120

2 Hcp +0.5

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-156

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+118

Daizen Maeda can be backed to find the net anytime at +175, with +430 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

First

+175

Anytime

+430

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

First

+190

Anytime

+480

Johnny Kenny (Celtic)

First

+195

Anytime

+450

Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)

First

+200

Anytime

+450

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Luke McCowan (Celtic)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Bojan Miovski (Rangers)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Pereira Da Silva Danilo (Rangers)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers)

First

+335

Anytime

+800

Reo Hatate (Celtic)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Mikey Moore (Rangers)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Oliver Antman (Rangers)

First

+375

Anytime

+900

Djeidi Gassama (Rangers)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Youssef Chermiti (Rangers)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Nedim Bajrami (Rangers)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Arne Engels (Celtic)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

James Forrest (Celtic)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Paulo Bernardo (Celtic)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Mohammed Diomande (Rangers)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

James Tavernier (Rangers)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Callum McGregor (Celtic)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Nicolas Raskin (Rangers)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Anthony Ralston (Celtic)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Celtic have recorded six victories, three defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Rangers have finished with five draws, four wins and one defeat in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Rangers beat Celtic 3-2 when the teams last met at Celtic Park. The previous 10 H2H meetings at Celtic Park have ended up with six Celtic wins, two Rangers victories and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Celtic Home Stats		6-1-3	2.90	1.80	1.10	7	3	4	6
Rangers Away Stats		4-5-1	2.70	1.70	1.00	6	4	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Celtic vs Rangers Lineups & Team News

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