Prediction for match Rangers — Celtic

Match Analysis: Rangers vs Celtic

On March 1st, a key Premiership clash will take place between Rangers and Celtic. The odds for a Rangers victory are 2.21, while a Celtic win is priced at 3.00, and a draw is at 3.55. In terms of probability percentages, Rangers are at 42.39%, a draw is 26.39%, and Celtic is at 31.23%. Bookmakers consider a Rangers victory the most likely outcome, but the gap between the teams isn't too large, emphasizing the importance of this rivalry.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Rangers have played as follows: 22.02.2026 Livingston vs Rangers 2-2, 15.02.2026 Rangers vs Hearts 4-2, 11.02.2026 Motherwell vs Rangers 1-1. In Celtic's last three games, they achieved the following results: 26.02.2026 Stuttgart vs Celtic 0-1, 22.02.2026 Celtic vs Hibernian 1-2, 19.02.2026 Celtic vs Stuttgart 1-4. The last head-to-head encounter was on 03.01.2026, where Rangers defeated Celtic 3-1. Additional statistics show that in a five-match series, Rangers have an average possession of 58.75%, receive 2.75 yellow cards, commit 14.5 fouls, and record 1 offside per game. Celtic's averages over the same period are 57.4% possession, 1.6 yellows, 9.8 fouls, and 1.2 offsides.

How Many Goals Will Be Scored in Rangers vs Celtic

In their last five games, Rangers have an average of 4.5 goals per game, scoring 3 and conceding 1.5. Celtic have an average of 3.4 goals, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.8. Both teams have gone over 2.5 goals in 4 out of 5 matches, indicating high scoring potential. In the first half, Rangers have 2 out of 5 over 1.5, while Celtic have 3 out of 5. In the second half, Rangers have 4 out of 5 over 1.5, and Celtic have 3 out of 5. Rangers most frequently score between 76-90 minutes (30%) and concede in the same interval (50%). Celtic often score between 16-30 minutes (50%) and concede in two intervals: 46-60 and 76-90 minutes at 27% each. Given the high average goals, frequent over 2.5 totals, and the scoring ability of both teams in both halves, betting on "both teams to score: yes" at 1.54 seems logical.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Rangers average 8.75 corners per match, while Celtic average 7.8. In the last five matches, both teams have gone over 9.5 corners 4 out of 5 times. The odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.50, while under 9.5 is at 2.31. Rangers are favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.59. Both teams consistently deliver a high number of corners, as confirmed by the averages and frequency of over 9.5 totals. In this scenario, betting on over 9.5 corners, as well as considering Rangers' advantage in corner counts, is logical.