⁠Rangers vs Celtic: Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :April 5, 2024 at 5:10 PM

Modified at :April 5, 2024 at 5:11 PM

Rangers are looking to dethrone Celtic

For nearly three decades, the football landscape in Scotland has been dominated by two Glasgow teams, Rangers and Celtic, who are formidable rivals. Rangers, positioned as the team in dire need of victory in this encounter, find themselves trailing behind their rivals in the points table of the Scottish Premiership. Currently placed second in the league standings, the home side have played one match less than Celtic. However, if they win this match they will go to the top of the table giving them a huge confidence boost for upcoming matches. With 73 points in 30 games, they are in good form and will look to give their arch-rival a very tough challenge.

Under the leadership of Brendan Rogers once again this season, Celtic swiftly adapted to the managerial transition after Ange left them for Tottenham Hotspur. Currently, they are at the top of the table and are frontrunners to win the league title once again. Last time Celtic defeated Rangers by 2-1 but this time it will be a much more competitive match, anticipation runs high for what promises to be a closely contested thrilling match.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 7th Apr, 04:30 PM (IST), 11:00 AM (GMT), 07:00 AM (EST)

Stadium: Ibrox Stadium

Form

Rangers Form (All Competitions): W-L-W-D-L

Celtic Form (All Competitions): W-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Todd Cantwell (Rangers)

He is very creative with his passing, especially through balls, and is capable of a defence-splitting pass. Passing is probably the strongest part of the game as he is easily able to move the ball with one touch. He is also a decent dribbler and is comfortable in receiving the ball on half turn. He can generate plenty of power in his shots and is very much capable of using both feet.

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

His game hinges significantly on his off-the-ball attacking prowess, enabling him to exploit prime spaces within the penalty box effectively. Dribbling past defenders isn’t a common tactic for him either. In the attacking third, he distinguishes himself as an assertive, direct player, primarily through his off-the-ball moment. His remarkable agility is something very special.

Match Facts

Rangers scores 1.2 goals in a match against Celtic and Celtic scores 1.4 goals against Rangers (on average).
Rangers score 2.09 goals when playing at home and Celtic score 1.82 goals when playing away (on average).
The Gers have won just 0 of their last 5 Premiership games against Celtic.

Rangers vs Celtic: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Both teams score in the first half – 29/10 BetVictor
Tip 2: Todd Cantwell to be carded – 6/5 Bet365
Tip 3: Rangers to win – 5/4 Bet365

Betting Numbers are saying 5/4 to the home team, while the chances of a draw are at 27/10 and the chances of Celtic are 2/1.

Injury and Team News

The home team will be without Kieran Dowell, Oscar Cortes, Ryan Jack and Ridvan Yilmaz. Rangers have no suspension concerns heading into this game.

Celtic will be without Adam Montogomery and Liam Scales.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 70

Celtic: 35

Rangers: 23

Draws: 12

Predicted Lineup

Rangers Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Butland(GK); Barisic, Souttar, Goldson, Tavernier; Lundstram, Diomande; Silva, Cantwell, Wright; Dessers

Celtic Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Hart(GK); Johnston, Vickers, Gustaf, Taylor; O’Riley, Iwata, Hatate; Kuhn, Furuhashi, Maeda

Match Prediction

This highly anticipated match promises an exhilarating clash between the league’s most potent attack and its most impenetrable defence. With Rangers enjoying home advantage, they are the favourites to win this match and take all three points with them.

Prediction: Rangers 2-1 Celtic

Telecast

India: Voot

UK: Sky Sports

USA: CBS Sports Network

Nigeria: No Telecast

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