Celtic
- Celtic have won two and lost three of their last five Premiership games but have won the last two.
- Celtic are currently 2nd in the 2025-2026 Premiership table with 38 points from 18 games, six ahead of 3rd place Rangers on 32.
- Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy has changed the Hoops’ system to a more dynamic three-at-the-back with wide overloads and a much more proactive pressing style.
- The side is more open to risk, which can lead to mistakes, but if all goes to plan they can overrun opponents with their superior creativity and quality.
- The Bhoys’ talisman is Benjamin Nygren, who is leading the team with eight Premiership goals and has three in their last five.
- Daizen Maeda has provided a huge creative spark from the left-hand side, where his three assists have helped Celtic to hit the net ten times in their last five games.
- The most recent was a 4-2 victory at Livingston, while a 3-1 win over Aberdeen at home got them on a roll prior to the international break.
Rangers
- Rangers have won three and lost two of their last five in the Premiership.
- Rangers are a different animal under Danny Röhl, who has brought more tactical flexibility to the Light Blues and a more compact, disciplined style of play.
- Bojan Miovski has picked up the goalscoring mantle lately with three of the Gers’ last seven, while James Tavernier continues to lead the way with four Premiership goals from left-back, providing an attacking threat in addition to his defensive responsibilities.
Head-to-Head
- Celtic have won the last head-to-head.
- Celtic have also won the last home meeting.
Key Players
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Key players to watch:
- Benjamin Nygren - leading the team with eight Premiership goals and has three in their last five.
- Daizen Maeda - three assists and a major creative spark from the left.
- Bojan Miovski - three of the Gers’ last seven goals.
- James Tavernier - four Premiership goals from left-back.
Betting Insights
- Celtic are the clear favorites at 1.67.
- Rangers are priced at 4.9.
- A draw is priced at 3.8.
- The Over 2.5 goals market at 1.8 looks very tempting for punters expecting a full-blooded Old Firm derby.
Prediction
- Given Celtic’s recent form and Nancy’s more positive style of soccer, the Bhoys look the more likely to come out on top.
- Expect a close, high-energy derby with Over 2.5 goals a realistic possibility.
