Celtic vs Rangers Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score
1st Half0 - 1
4
E. Fernandez
was cautioned
33
R. Naderi
scored for Rangers
2nd Half0 - 1
57
M. Kim
was cautioned
73
C. McGregor
was cautioned
74
VAR - Goal Disallowed
goal was overturned by VAR
74
S. Tounekti
was cautioned
88
B. Bouanani
was cautioned
On 20 September 2026, Celtic face Rangers at Celtic Park with kickoff scheduled for . This Scotland Premier League encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Celtic prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Rangers tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Recent Form
Celtic
LWWWW
Rangers
WWWWW
Celtic are in flying form, dominating recent fixtures. Confidence should be high going into the next match.
Meanwhile, Rangers have been one of the most in-form sides lately, performing consistently at a high level. Opponents will need to be on guard against their current form.
Recent Form Home/Away
Celtic (Home)
LWWW
Rangers (Away)
WWWD
Celtic form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
A clear home bias is evident in Rangers's recent performances.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Celtic
-+-+-
Rangers
+++-+
Celtic's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
In contrast, Rangers boast one of the strongest recent defensive records. Opponents are finding it hard to break them down.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Celtic (Home)
-+-+
Rangers (Away)
+-+-
Celtic's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Rangers's defence is dramatically stronger at home compared to away matches.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Celtic
--+++
Rangers
---+-
Celtic's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
In contrast, Rangers have been involved in low-scoring games recently. They often prioritise defensive structure.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Celtic (Home)
-++-
Rangers (Away)
-+--
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Celtic.
Rangers's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Scoring Consistency
Celtic
-++++
Rangers
+++++
Celtic have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
However, Rangers show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Celtic (Home)
-+++
Rangers (Away)
++++
There is little difference in Celtic's scoring output across venues.
Rangers's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
Match Information
Referee: John Beaton
Venue: Celtic Park
Celtic vs Rangers Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
0.66
xG
1.13
55
Ball Posession (%)
45
1
Big Chances
2
5
Shots
15
1
Shots on Goal
8
1
Shots Blocked
3
4
Shots inside Box
10
1
Shots outside Box
5
1
Hit Woodwork
1
16
Fouls
19
8
Corner Kicks
4
17
Throw Ins
24
6
Saves
1
18
Free Kicks
17
3
Offsides
2
417
Passes Total
355
327
Passes Completed
251
106
Passes in the final 3rd Total
143
62
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
86
20
Touches in the Opposition Box
28
28
Tackles Total
17
21
Tackles Completed
14
32
Clearances
38
31
Crosses Total
18
4
Crosses Completed
6
7
Interceptions
5
Celtic vs Rangers Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations