Rangers will take on Celtic in the final Old Firm derby of the season on Sunday, 4 May, in a match that rarely fails to deliver for the neutral.
Although there are still four matches of the season to play, Celtic head to Ibrox already confirmed as champions, but that shouldn't reduce any tension from the match.
Rangers have produced their football this season in matches against Celtic and will be desperate to give their fans something to shout about after another miserable campaign.
As part of this week's round of Scottish Premiership betting tips, check out our Rangers vs Celtic prediction below.
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Rangers vs Celtic prediction: Hosts to reign supreme
Key stats
- Rangers beat Celtic 3-0 in the most recent Old Firm clash at Ibrox.
- Celtic have lost two of their last four away matches in the Scottish Premiership.
- Four goals or more have been scored in two of the last three Old Firm derbies.
Correct score prediction: Rangers 3-2 Celtic
Rangers have far more incentive than Celtic to win this match, with the Bhoys already focused on their Scottish Cup final with Aberdeen at the end of the month. Gers have scored three goals in each of their last meetings with Celtic and have looked like a better attacking unit under Barry Ferguson.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Celtic are clear favourites
- HOME: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Rangers vs Celtic odds are weighted in favour of the away team, which is good news for us as it adds plenty of value to the Rangers win. Ladbrokes have made Celtic the odds-on favourites and have given them a 52.4% chance of winning the match, while Rangers have been given just a 27.8% chance of victory.
In any case, don't forget to check out more of our best betting tips after reading this preview.
Most recent H2Hs: A topsy-turvy fixture
This is a fixture that often runs in streaks, and Rangers are currently on the verge of winning three matches in a row against their bitter rivals. Prior to this run, Celtic were on an impressive run of their own and had won four Old Firm derbies on the bounce, including two cup finals at Hampden Park.
Scotland Premiership 16/03/25
Celtic
Rangers
Scotland Premiership 02/01/25
Rangers
Celtic
Scotland League Cup 15/12/24
Celtic
Rangers
Scotland Premiership 01/09/24
Celtic
Rangers
Scotland FA Cup 25/05/24
Celtic
Rangers
Rangers preview: Depleted Gers to give it their all
If Rangers are to come away with the three points on Sunday, then they will have to do so without several important players. Findlay Curtis, Leon Balogun, Tom Lawrence, Roger Fernandes, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, Dujon Sterling and Ridvan Yilmaz are all out injured.
Predicted lineup: Butland (GK), Souttar, Propper, Nsiala, Tavernier, Rice, Raskin, Jefte, Diomande, Dessers, Igamane
Scotland Premiership 11/05/25
W
Aberdeen
0
Rangers
4
Scotland Premiership 04/05/25
D
Celtic
1
Rangers
1
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
D
St Mirren
2
Rangers
2
UEFA Europa League 17/04/25
L
Athletic Bilbao
2
Rangers
0
Scotland Premiership 13/04/25
D
Aberdeen
2
Rangers
2
Celtic preview: Heading to Ibrox to rub salt into the wounds
Celtic won't get their guard of honour at Ibrox on Sunday, but they do have away fans with them for the first time in a couple of years, so you can expect a day of gloating. The players will be keen to get one over Rangers after the two most recent clashes, but they will have to do it without Kasper Schmeichel and Hyun-Jun Yang.
Predicted lineup: Sinisalo (GK), Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, Engels, McGregor, Hatate, Kuhn, Idah, Maeda
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
W
Hibernian
1
Celtic
3
Scotland Premiership 04/05/25
D
Rangers
1
Celtic
1
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
W
Dundee Utd
0
Celtic
5
Scotland FA Cup 20/04/25
W
St Johnstone
0
Celtic
5
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
W
Kilmarnock
1
Celtic
5
Player to watch: Cyriel Dessers
Cyriel Dessers has enjoyed himself more since Barry Ferguson took interim charge at Rangers, but the Nigerian striker still doesn't do enough for much of the Gers faithful. The 30-year-old could well be about to play in his final ever Old Firm clash as the club could choose to cash in this summer while they still can. Can he round it off with a goal or two?