Match Preview
The latest Old Firm derby of the season carries major stakes at the summit of the SPL table as Celtic host Rangers at Celtic Park, live on Sky Sports Main Event at 12⁚30pm this Saturday․ Celtic are five points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership but Rangers have two matches in hand and have been by far the more consistent of the Old Firm rivals in recent weeks․ This match is expected to be a tense and exciting affair, with both teams desperate for a victory․ The Bhoys won the first clash at Ibrox 1-0 and opened up a sizeable lead at the top of the table as a result․ However, two defeats in their last four matches, coupled ․․․
Team News & Lineups
Dujon Sterling is becoming a key part of the Rangers midfield under Clement and he’s expected to start the Old Firm clash․ All the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Celtic and Rangers as preparations for the new season ․․․ better Champions League campaign next season and beyond․ He told Bet Crypto Casinos⁚ The ․․;
Betting Odds & Tips
Our betting expert has three Celtic vs Rangers tips for Saturdays game at Celtic Park (kick-off, 12․30pm)․ Scroll down to see the analysis behind his selections․ Celtic are five points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership but Rangers have two matches in hand and have been by far the more consistent of the Old Firm rivals in recent weeks․ Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change․ Already used the BoyleSports sign-up offer? Check out all the latest bookmaker offers and the best betting sites․
Expert Predictions
Since Philippe Clement was appointed manager in October, Rangers have been unbeaten in 16 matches in all competitions٫ taking 28 points out of a possible 30 in the league․ That includes a current run of seven consecutive wins in league and cups٫ whereas Celtic have lost two of their last four Premiership matches․ There is a feeling that the momentum of the title race has shifted in Rangers favour and were backing them to confirm that with a win or draw on enemy territory․
Key Players to Watch
Dujon Sterling is becoming a key part of the Rangers midfield under Clement and he’s expected to start the Old Firm clash․ Sterling has been booked only once since joining Rangers ─ in the recent win at Motherwell ⎼ and he’s beginning to show real authority in midfield․ But this is a fixture like no other in terms of intensity and a Rangers midfielder has been booked in the last seven meetings in all competitions between the teams․ We’re backing Sterling to continue that run․
Historical Head-to-Head
Two contenders to catch the referees eye in that respect are Todd Cantwell and Callum McGregor, both of whom have been booked in three of the last four meetings between the clubs in all competitions․ At a price of 14/1, opting for two players who have a track record in Old Firm games to collect another yellow card each looks too good an opportunity to pass up․
Where to Watch
The latest Old Firm derby of the season is live on Sky Sports Main Event at 12⁚30pm this Saturday․
The Old Firm derby is always a fiercely contested match, and this weekend’s encounter is sure to be no different․ Both teams will be looking to gain an advantage in the title race, and with so much at stake, we can expect a thrilling and intense encounter․ With both teams having strong records and a history of close matches, it is impossible to definitively predict the outcome․ Fans will be eager to witness the clash between these two Scottish giants, and we can expect a highly competitive and entertaining match․