Rangers vs Celtic Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
Relegation pressure surrounds this Scotland League Cup, Final Stages matchup between Rangers and Celtic, set to be played at Ibrox on 13 September 2026. The kickoff marks a pivotal moment, as both teams look to secure valuable points in their fight to climb the standings.
Celtic prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Recent Form
Rangers
W
Celtic
W
Rangers have shown a clear dip in performances over recent games. If this trend continues, their position may come under threat.
Similarly, Celtic are struggling badly and picking up very few positive results. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
Recent Form Home/Away
Rangers (Home)
W
Celtic (Away)
W
There is little difference in Rangers's performance across venues.
Celtic's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Rangers
-
Celtic
+
Rangers have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
In contrast, Celtic have been extremely solid at the back, regularly keeping opponents out. Their defensive structure looks well organised.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Rangers (Home)
-
Celtic (Away)
+
There is little difference in Rangers's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Celtic's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Rangers
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Celtic
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Rangers are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
Likewise, Celtic's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Rangers (Home)
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Celtic (Away)
+
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Rangers.
Celtic's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Scoring Consistency
Rangers
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Celtic
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Rangers have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Similarly, Celtic have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Rangers (Home)
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Celtic (Away)
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There is little difference in Rangers's scoring output across venues.
Celtic's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
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Rangers vs Celtic Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Rangers scores after every 4 shots, while Celtic gets averagely 19 shots in a game.
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Rangers vs Celtic Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Rangers fielded the below lineup in the last match against St. Mirren: Pandur; Sterling; Penrice; Raskin; Fernandez; Chukwuani; Makhanya; Dragojevic; Gassama; Naderi; Yokota
In their last match against Dundee United starting lineup of Celtic was the following: Sinisalo; Scales, Trusty, Carter-Vickers, Donovan; Oxlade-Chamberlain, McGregor; Tounekti, Nygren, Duran; Hogh
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