Rangers vs Celtic: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

Rangers vs Celtic, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: Aug 31, 2025 | Ibrox Stadium | Scottish Premiership | 12:00 GMT

The first "Old Firm" derby of the season takes place under a cloud of shame for Scottish football. Both Rangers and Celtic suffered humiliating Champions League exits midweek on a bruising week for Scottish football on the European stage. Both clubs appear to be verging on a crisis ahead of Sunday's game with Gers boss Russell Martin under extreme pressure for his job, while Brendan Rodgers continues to float vibes of discontent with the Celtic board due to a perceived lack of investment.

As a result, the stakes and pressure are both high going into Sunday's game at Ibrox.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS - Odds: 1.73 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Rangers vs Celtic Predicted Lineups

Rangers Predicted XI: Butland, Tavernier, Souttar, Dijga, Meghoma, Diomande, Raskin, Aasgaard, Antman, Danilo, Gassama

Celtic Predicted XI: Schmeichel, Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney, McCowan, McGregor, Engels, Forrest, Maeda, Hyun-Jun

Rangers vs Celtic Last 5 H2H Meetings:

Rangers 1-1 Celtic Celtic 2-3 Rangers Rangers 3-0 Celtic Celtic 3-3 Rangers (aet - Celtic won on pens) Celtic 3-0 Rangers

While Rangers have won two of the last three, Celtic have come out on top when it matters, comfortably winning the league again last season and also defeating Rangers in the final of the league cup on penalties.

Rangers Last 5 Matches:

Club Brugge 6-0 Rangers (UCL) St.Mirren 1-1 Rangers (SPFL) Rangers 1-3 Club Brugge (UCL) Rangers 4-2 Alloa (LC) Plzen 2-1 Rangers (UCL)

It's one win in six for Rangers in all competitions, while they are still chasing their first three points of the season in the league.

Celtic Last 5 Matches:

Kairat Almaty 0-0 Celtic (Kairat won on pens - UCL) Celtic 3-0 Livingston (SPFL) Celtic 0-0 Kairat Almaty (UCL) Celtic 4-1 Falkirk (LC) Aberdeen 0-2 Celtic (SPFL)

Just when it appeared as if Celtic were making in roads in Europe having reached the knockout stage in the Champions League last season, where they came ever so close to causing an almighty upset against Bayern Munich, the Hoops bubble has again been burst following Tuesday's shock elimination in Kazakhstan.

However, domestically, Celtic are still top dog and remain ubeaten in Scotland this season.

Rangers vs Celtic Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 33.33% confidence in a Rangers win, the draw and a Celtic victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

With the model finding it impossile to call a winner, steering clear of the outright market might be best with better value to be found in the extra markets.

Best Rangers vs Celtic Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: BTTS @ 1.46 odds - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted Both Teams To Score in this fixture with a 60% probability.

Key Players to Watch: Rangers vs Celtic

Nicolas Raskin (Rangers): A midfield powerhouse, Raskin brings creativity and clever reading of the game. He’s even spoken about exploiting Celtic’s defensive frailties, especially from set-pieces. Last season, Raskin had a headed goal disallowed against the Hoops but he clearly feels he will get another chance down the line. "I have been heading balls against Celtic for the last three games and I knew I would get a chance at some point. The ball came in and I scored but I have seen the images and I was a little bit offside. It’s just unlucky, if one of their players drops early, it’s a goal, but that’s part of the game."

James Tavernier (Rangers): Tavernier offers both defensive solidity and offensive threat, especially lethal from set-pieces.

Callum McGregor (Celtic): The midfield metronome, McGregor commands tempo and link-up play, making him central to Celtic’s attacking rhythm.

Daizen Maeda (Celtic): Celtic’s most consistent attacking threat, Maeda is known for his pace, goal-scoring, and particularly for his troublesome runs in behind opposition defences. If Rangers are to aggressive with their defensive line, Maeda is likely to thrive.

Rangers v Celtic Match Facts

Referee: Don Robertson: Donald Robertson is a Scottish football referee. He began refereeing in 2011, and has been a FIFA referee since 2017. Before his refereeing career, Robertson was a youth goalkeeper with Partick Thistle, Queen's Park and St. Mirren. The 38-year-old has already taken charge of seven matches across all competitions, both domestic and European, this season and has handed out 26 yellows, 2 red cards, and two penalties in that time.

Broadcast Details:

UK: Sky Sports

Stadium Information: Ibtox Stadium - Ibrox Stadium is a football stadium on the south side of the River Clyde in the Ibrox area of Glasgow, Scotland. The home of Scottish Premiership team Rangers, Ibrox is the third-largest football stadium in Scotland, with an all-seated capacity of 51,700.