Prediction for match Celtic — Rangers, 03.01.2026

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Scottish Premiership on January 3rd, Celtic will face Rangers. The odds for the outcomes are as follows: a Celtic win is priced at 1.93, a draw at 3.76, and a Rangers victory at 3.53. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Celtic - 48.54%, draw - 24.92%, Rangers - 26.54%. Bookmakers slightly favor Celtic in this matchup, but the gap between the teams isn't significant, promising a tense battle and potential intrigue until the final whistle. Considering the recent match statistics of both teams, we can expect a game rich in events and goals.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Celtic has an average possession of 67.5%, receives 1.5 yellow cards, commits 8.75 fouls, and is caught offside 2.25 times per game. Rangers, over the same period, maintain possession at 51.8%, receive 1.6 yellow cards, commit 12.6 fouls, and are caught offside 1.4 times. In their last three games, Celtic lost to Motherwell 0-2 (30.12), defeated Livingston 4-2 (27.12), and beat Aberdeen 3-1 (21.12). Rangers, during the same period, won against St. Mirren 2-1 (30.12), beat Motherwell 1-0 (27.12), and lost to Hearts 1-2 (21.12). The last head-to-head meeting between the teams was on November 2, 2025, with Celtic winning 3-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Celtic played over 2.5 goals four times and under once, while Rangers played over 2.5 goals three times and under twice. The average number of goals in Celtic's matches during this period is 3.75, while for Rangers it's 2.2. Celtic scores 2 goals per game, conceding 1.75, while Rangers scores 1.2 times on average, conceding exactly 1 goal. In terms of halves, Celtic had three out of five matches with over 1.5 goals in the second half, while Rangers had only one. In the first half, both teams had over 1.5 goals twice. Goal intervals show that Celtic most frequently scores in the first 15 minutes (33%) and concedes in the same period (43%). Rangers most often scores between the 31st and 45th minutes (63%) and concedes in the final minutes (76-90 minutes, 75%). Overall, both teams' goal profiles lean towards high-scoring football, especially considering Celtic's attacking style and Rangers' not-so-reliable defense. In this scenario, betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.63 seems justified: both teams are capable of scoring, and Celtic regularly participates in matches with three or more goals.

Analysis of Corner Totals

In the last five games, Celtic averages 5.25 corners, while Rangers averages 5.8. For the frequency of over 9.5 corners: Celtic had 4 out of 5 matches finish with over, Rangers had 3 out of 5. For a total of 9.5, both outcomes are possible: over 9.5 corners is priced at 1.83, under 9.5 at 1.83. Celtic is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.45. Considering both teams' average activity in corner kicks and the frequent occurrence of over 9.5 totals, it's logical to consider a bet on over 9.5 corners. It's also worth noting that both teams regularly earn 5 or more corners per match, supporting the idea of high activity in this component.