Rangers vs Celtic Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Jan 2025

Get With Gers to Battle Hard

If you agree with our verdict that Rangers can avoid defeat against Celtic, then you can back the home team with a +0.25 goal start at an attractive -118. This means our Asian Handicap stake is split equally between 0 and +0.5.

7 Wins for Celtic in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Rangers drew on the road in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Motherwell at Fir Park. The Gers enjoyed 70% possession and had nine shots on target, while Hamza Igamane scored both goals.

Celtic made it back-to-back victories after a 4-0 home win over St Johnstone at Celtic Park. Brendan Rodgers' side enjoyed 70% possession and had eleven shots on goal, with Kyogo Furuhashi on the scoresheet twice, while Nicolas-Gerrit Kuehn and Daizen Maeda were both able to net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Celtic have three consecutive victories against Rangers. In their last clash, Celtic enjoyed a 3-0 success when hosting at Celtic Park. The previous 10 H2H games have featured seven Celtic wins, two draws and one Rangers victory.

Scottish Premiership		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Celtic	5	4	1	0	8	1	7	8:1	13
10	Rangers	5	0	4	1	3	5	-2	3:5	4

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Rangers have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 7.2 shots on goal and 16.3 attempts. Philippe Clement's team have averaged 67.4% possession and 7.1 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.8 goals from 2.2 shots on goal, 5.3 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Top scorers Hamza Igamane and Vaclav Cerny have found the net 4 times, with Danilo getting 3. Nicolas Raskin, Danilo and Jefte have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Celtic have won 9 and drawn 1, averaging 7.6 shots on goal, 14.9 attempts and 2.8 goals. The Hoops average 74.2% possession, 9.7 corners taken and 3.0 corners against them, while 0.1 goals have been conceded from 5.5 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.

Nicolas-Gerrit Kuehn, Kyogo Furuhashi and Adam Idah have scored 4 goals, followed by Arne Engels with 3. Luke McCowan has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Rangers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Liam Kelly (GK), Ridvan Yilmaz, Dujon Sterling, Robin Propper, Jefte, Nicolas Raskin, Mohamed Diomande, Vaclav Cerny, Nedim Bajrami, Ianis Hagi, Hamza Igamane.

Celtic confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Kasper Schmeichel (GK), Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales, Greg Taylor, Paulo Bernardo, Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate, Nicolas-Gerrit Kuehn, Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda.

Rangers vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ll back Rangers +0.25 for this Premiership game, with odds of -118 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Rangers vs Celtic league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Rangers in all of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Rangers in all of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Rangers in 13 consecutive games at home.

Rangers +0.25 Probability

The betting sites make it a 54.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

A bigger price can be landed by going down the Bet Builder route where Rangers to cover the line is one of several options. Add various legs until you’re satisfied with the odds.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rangers 1 - 0 Celtic

Our prediction for the correct score is Rangers to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +1300. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Rangers vs Celtic Odds

For this Scottish Premiership match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Celtic are the -106 favourite to win and that means a 52% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Rangers, you will find +245 about this outsider.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds.

If you fancy Rangers but want money back if this Premiership match is a draw, then you can get +155. You can bet on Celtic at -208 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full-Time Result

1

+245

X

+270

2

-106

Half-Time Result

1

+255

X

+150

2

+135

Double Chance

1X

-123

12

-370

X2

-345

Draw No Bet

1

+155

2

-208

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-123

2 Hcp -0.5

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+145

Over 2.5

-192

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-213

No

+148

Rangers vs Celtic Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Rangers vs Celtic team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

The Premiership squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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