Rangers vs Celtic Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 May 2025

Celtic Primed to Win This Clash

We're counting down to the Old Firm derby when Rangers clash with arch-rivals Celtic at Ibrox Stadium.

We’ll go directly for the pick of Scottish champions Celtic when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think the Hoops are capable of a comfortable win against Rangers, with odds of -118 looking too good to pass up.

Rangers 3-2 Winners When Teams Last Met

Rangers played out a 2-2 draw in their last game. This was away from home at The SMISA Stadium against St Mirren. Barry Ferguson's team had four shots on target and boasted 61% possession, with Cyriel Dessers and Nicolas Raskin each scoring one goal.

Celtic secured the Premiership title when they won 5-0 away to Dundee United at Tannadice Park in their previous match. The Hoops recorded an impressive 75% of possession and had three shots on goal, with Adam Idah and Nicolas-Gerrit Kuehn scored two apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rangers have claimed victories in the last two encounters against Celtic. The most recent win was 3-2 on the road at Celtic Park and this came after a 3-0 home win at Ibrox Stadium. In the previous 10 H2H matches, we have seen six Celtic victories, three Rangers wins and one draw.

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

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5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 12.9 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal. Rangers have had 58.6% possession and 5.8 corners per match. On average, the Gers have conceded 1.8 goals from 9.8 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.8 corners.

Cyriel Dessers is the top goalscorer with 5, Ianis Hagi has 3, with Nicolas Raskin and two other players on 2. Leading assistor is Nicolas Raskin with 4.

Celtic have 7 victories and 3 defeats, with an average of 3.5 goals from 13.6 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal. Brendan Rodgers' side average 76.2% possession, 7.9 corners awarded and 2.6 corners against them, while conceding 1.0 goals from 6.4 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

Daizen Maeda got 10 goals, Adam Idah notched 4, while Nicolas-Gerrit Kuehn and two other players scored 3. Alistair Johnston has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Rangers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Liam Kelly (GK), James Tavernier, John Souttar, Leon Balogun, Jefte, Connor Barron, Nicolas Raskin, Vaclav Cerny, Mohamed Diomande, Nedim Bajrami, Cyriel Dessers.

Celtic confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Viljami Sinisalo (GK), Anthony Ralston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales, Greg Taylor, Arne Engels, Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate, James Forrest, Daizen Maeda, Adam Idah.

Rangers vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips

Celtic look like a quality wager and we’re expecting them to land the honours. There is a price of -118 that they win this Premiership encounter and this selection looks like value.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Rangers vs Celtic league stats:

• Celtic have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Celtic have won 14 of their last 20 games.
• Celtic have won 2 consecutive games.
• Rangers have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Rangers have lost their last 3 games at home.
• Rangers have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Celtic.

Celtic to Win Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

If you’re after a wager at a bigger price, then Celtic are available on the Asian Handicap. The bookmakers have a range of available options for you to consider.

Our Match Prediction

Celtic To Win @ -118 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Rangers 1 - 2 Celtic

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Celtic which is available at odds of +700. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Daizen Maeda to Score +180

Daizen Maeda (Celtic) has been on the scoresheet in seven of his past ten Scottish Premiership matches. We’re happy to take the +180 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Daizen Maeda Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+480

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Corners Prediction

Rangers Over 4.5 Corners -125

Rangers have covered the 4.5 corners line in ten consecutive home matches. We think it’s possible that Rangers will cover the Team Corners line and there are odds of -125 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rangers

Total

10.60 5.80 4.80

Home

11.30 8.80 2.50

Away

10.40 4.70 5.70

Celtic

Total

10.50 7.90 2.60

Home

11.00 8.50 2.50

Away

11.30 7.60 3.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-138

Under 10.5

-100

Rangers Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Celtic Corners

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-150

Most Corners

1

+133

X

+575

2

-143

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Rangers vs Celtic 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.

Celtic Favourites to Win According to Bookies

Celtic are regarded as having a 44% chance of winning this Scottish Premiership match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at +125. At +187.5, Rangers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds.

A Bet Builder allows you to combine different Premiership betting markets for a match. For example, you might want to predict the Match Winner and Total Goals at a football betting site.

Full-Time Result

1

+187.5

X

+270

2

+125

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+150

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-163

12

-350

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

+110

2

-150

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-118

2 Hcp -0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+162.5

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-225

No

+162.5

Daizen Maeda Favourite to Find the Net First

You will find favourite Daizen Maeda at +480 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +180 that he finds the net any time.

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Luke McCowan (Celtic)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Neves Filipe Jota (Celtic)

First

+195

Anytime

+540

Cyriel Dessers (Rangers)

First

+195

Anytime

+575

Hamza Igamane (Rangers)

First

+205

Anytime

+575

Adam Idah (Celtic)

First

+215

Anytime

+540

Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn (Celtic)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Pereira Da Silva Danilo (Rangers)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Václav Cerny (Rangers)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Reo Hatate (Celtic)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Nedim Bajrami (Rangers)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Ianis Hagi (Rangers)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Mohammed Diomande (Rangers)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Tom Lawrence (Rangers)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Arne Engels (Celtic)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

James Tavernier (Rangers)

First

+440

Anytime

+1150

Callum McGregor (Celtic)

First

+440

Anytime

+1150

Anthony Ralston (Celtic)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Connor Barron (Rangers)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Jeffrey Schlupp (Celtic)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Liam Scales (Celtic)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Dujon Sterling (Rangers)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Ridvan Yilmaz (Rangers)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Nicolas Raskin (Rangers)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Robin Pröpper (Rangers)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Clinton Nsiala (Rangers)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Auston Trusty (Celtic)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Rangers vs Celtic Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Rangers vs Celtic team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Premiership squads.

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