Celtic vs Rangers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 May 2026

Premiership Betting Preview: Celtic vs Rangers

Second-placed Celtic host third-placed Rangers at Celtic Park in the final Old Firm derby of the 2025-26 season, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Sunday 10 May.

It’s great to get attractive odds of +102 for a home win when Celtic clash with Rangers. We think that the Hoops will have the upper hand and the Full-Time Result market is a way of getting the best value.

Celtic remain in the hunt for a fifth straight Scottish Premiership title, trailing Hearts by four points with a game in hand, while Rangers sit eight points off the top after playing one match fewer than the leaders.

Celtic got a fourth straight league win in their last game. It was a 2-1 road triumph at Easter Road when meeting Hibernian. The Hoops boasted an incredible 81% of possession and managed six shots on target, while Daizen Maeda and Kelechi Iheanacho scored one goal apiece.

Rangers have been defeated in back-to-back Premiership games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against table-topping Hearts at Tynecastle Park. Danny Roehl's men had three shots on goal and enjoyed 58% possession, while Dujon Sterling was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two sides last met at Ibrox Stadium, with Celtic claiming the away Scottish Cup win on penalties (0-0 AET). The past 10 H2H matches have witnessed four draws along with three wins each.

Scottish Premiership		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Celtic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
10	Rangers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Celtic have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 17.1 attempts. Martin O'Neill's team have averaged 60.9% possession and 6.7 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.0 corners from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts.

Daizen Maeda, Kieran Tierney, Hyun-Jun Yang and Benjamin Nygren are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Benjamin Nygren has 3. Benjamin Nygren and Kieran Tierney have been top assistors with 2.

Rangers have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 2.7 goals from 6.7 shots on goal and 17.6 attempts. The Gers have averaged 55.4% possession, 6.8 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts.

Youssef Chermiti has scored 8, followed by Nicolas Raskin on 4 and Bojan Miovski with 3. Andreas Skov Olsen and Djeidi Gassama are the top assist makers, managing 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Celtic confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Viljami Sinisalo (GK), Alistair Johnston, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Arne Engels, Callum McGregor, Luke McCowan, Benjamin Nygren, Hyun-Jun Yang, Daizen Maeda.

Rangers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jack Butland (GK), James Tavernier, Nasser Djiga, Emmanuel Fernandez, Tuur Rommens, Connor Barron, Tochi Chukwuani, Oliver Antman, Mohamed Diomande, Mikey Moore, Youssef Chermiti.

Celtic vs Rangers Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Celtic vs Rangers tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

Our opinion is that Celtic will prove too strong for their opponents and we’ll therefore take the +102 for this Premiership game. This bet really stands out when it comes to securing value.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest Premiership injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Celtic vs Rangers league stats:

• Celtic have won 4 consecutive games.
• Celtic have won 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• Celtic have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Rangers have lost their last 2 games.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 49.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

There are some excellent alternatives when it comes to backing Celtic if you think they’ll prove too strong. One option is the Asian Handicap where you can choose a line at bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction

Celtic To Win @ +102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtic 2 - 1 Rangers

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by the Hoops. You can secure odds of +600 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Daizen Maeda to Score +185

Daizen Maeda (Celtic) has been on the scoresheet in back-to-back Premiership matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +185 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Daizen Maeda Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+550

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Corners Prediction

Under 11.5 Corners -110

We’ve seen an average 8.00 corners in the past five Rangers games, while the previous five Celtic home matches have averaged 10.40. There’s the opportunity to go under the Total Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -110 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Celtic

Total

10.70 6.70 4.00

Home

11.20 7.50 3.70

Away

9.60 5.40 4.20

Rangers

Total

10.20 6.80 3.40

Home

9.70 6.60 3.10

Away

11.50 6.60 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-123

Under 10.5

-115

Celtic Corners

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-147

Rangers Corners

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+105

Most Corners

1

-109

X

+700

2

+108

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Celtic vs Rangers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Celtic are forecasted to have a 52% chance of triumphing in this Premiership encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -108. Rangers are the +240 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 provides the chance to bet on Celtic to effectively win. If you want to oppose them, there’s the alternative to back Rangers +0.5 at -119 and that gets the draw onside.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -222.

There are hundreds of markets which means lots of options to find a football wager for the latest Premiership game. The leading betting apps leave no stone unturned to provide a first-class service.

Full-Time Result

1

-108

X

+280

2

+240

Half-Time Result

1

+140

X

+145

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-417

X2

-128

Draw No Bet

1

-217

2

+150

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-109

2 Hcp +0.5

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+148

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-222

No

+155

Favourite Tomas Cvancara is priced at +575 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +175.

Tomas Cvancara (Celtic)

First

+575

Anytime

+175

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

First

+550

Anytime

+180

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

First

+550

Anytime

+180

Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)

First

+600

Anytime

+190

Youssef Chermiti (Rangers)

First

+650

Anytime

+200

Ryan Naderi (Rangers)

First

+700

Anytime

+230

Chukwubuike Adamu (Celtic)

First

+750

Anytime

+240

Arne Engels (Celtic)

First

+700

Anytime

+250

Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)

First

+800

Anytime

+270

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic)

First

+850

Anytime

+270

Bojan Miovski (Rangers)

First

+850

Anytime

+280

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic)

First

+850

Anytime

+290

Luke McCowan (Celtic)

First

+900

Anytime

+300

Andreas Skov Olsen (Rangers)

First

+950

Anytime

+330

Mikey Moore (Rangers)

First

+1000

Anytime

+340

Joel Mvuka (Celtic)

First

+1100

Anytime

+350

Reo Hatate (Celtic)

First

+1000

Anytime

+350

Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers)

First

+1050

Anytime

+350

Djeidi Gassama (Rangers)

First

+1000

Anytime

+350

Nedim Bajrami (Rangers)

First

+1100

Anytime

+370

Oliver Antman (Rangers)

First

+1100

Anytime

+370

James Forrest (Celtic)

First

+1150

Anytime

+390

James Tavernier (Rangers)

First

+1200

Anytime

+400

Paulo Bernardo (Celtic)

First

+1300

Anytime

+440

Mohammed Diomande (Rangers)

First

+1400

Anytime

+475

Callum McGregor (Celtic)

First

+1500

Anytime

+510

Nicolas Raskin (Rangers)

First

+1600

Anytime

+550

Anthony Ralston (Celtic)

First

+1700

Anytime

+575

Connor Barron (Rangers)

First

+1800

Anytime

+600

Tochi Chukwuani (Rangers)

First

+1900

Anytime

+650

Stats: Scottish Premiership matches only
Celtic have clocked up three straight wins at Celtic Park. The Hoops have secured eight wins and two defeats in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Rangers have racked up five victories, three draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Rangers beat Celtic 3-1 when the teams last met at Celtic Park. Celtic have won six of the previous 10 H2H games at Celtic Park, with Rangers getting two victories along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Celtic Home Stats		8-0-2	3.40	2.20	1.20	7	3	7	3
Rangers Away Stats		5-3-2	3.10	2.00	1.10	6	4	6	4

• 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

Celtic vs Rangers Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Celtic vs Rangers team news before wagering. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Premiership along with the latest injury news.

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