Celtic vs Rangers Prediction and 5/1 Bet Builder Tip | Scottish Premiership

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Match Info
  • Fixture: Celtic vs Rangers

  • Competition: Scottish Premiership

  • Date: Saturday

  • Kick-off: Afternoon

  • Venue: Celtic Park

The Scottish Premiership kicks off 2026 with one of football’s most intense fixtures as Celtic welcome Rangers to Celtic Park for the first Old Firm derby of the new year. With momentum swinging in opposite directions and pressure mounting on both sides, this fixture once again promises drama, intensity, and volatility.

Celtic vs Rangers Bet Builder

3 Jan 12:30 - Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 12:30
Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership

Rangers Win or Draw

Double Chance
93/100

Reason for Tip

Rangers’ recent away structure and Celtic’s defensive inconsistency make the visitors hard to dismiss. The double chance provides protection against a stalemate while still leaning into Rangers’ growing confidence.

3 Jan 12:30 - Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 12:30
Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
31/50

Reason for Tip

Rangers’ recent away structure and Celtic’s defensive inconsistency make the visitors hard to dismiss. The double chance provides protection against a stalemate while still leaning into Rangers’ growing confidence.

3 Jan 12:30 - Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 12:30
Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership

Daizen Maeda 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
4/9

Reason for Tip

Maeda’s direct running and willingness to attack central spaces makes him one of Celtic’s most reliable shot contributors, particularly in high-intensity matches where structure breaks down.

3 Jan 12:30 - Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 12:30
Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership

Nicolas Raskin 1+ Shots

Player 1+ Shots
2/7

Reason for Tip

Raskin’s box-to-box role and tendency to arrive late into shooting positions give him value in shot markets, especially against a Celtic side that concedes attempts from midfield zones.

3 Jan 12:30 - Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 12:30
Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership

Celtic Over 4.5 Shots On Target

Over 4.5 Team Shots On Target
13/20

Reason for Tip

Regardless of outcome, Celtic consistently generate volume at home. Even in defeat, their shot output tends to remain high due to territorial dominance and sustained pressure spells.

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Teams Form and Stats

Celtic arrive under scrutiny after an inconsistent run that has exposed defensive fragility and growing tension among the home support. While their home record still carries weight, recent performances suggest vulnerability when pressed aggressively and forced into transition-heavy games.

Rangers, by contrast, closed the year with renewed belief following back-to-back league wins. Their structure away from home has improved, particularly in midfield control and counter-attacking efficiency, making them well-suited to a hostile Old Firm environment where patience and discipline are key.

History often tells us to ignore form in this fixture, but current trends suggest Rangers are better equipped to handle the game state if Celtic fail to assert early control.

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Head-to-Head Snapshot
  • Rangers unbeaten in several recent competitive meetings

  • Old Firm derbies have seen high shot volume and frequent momentum swings

  • Both teams regularly register chances regardless of result

This fixture consistently delivers chaos rather than control — ideal conditions for a diversified bet builder rather than a single outcome punt.

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Predicted Starting XI

Celtic (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper:
Schmeichel

Defenders:
Ralston, Trusty, Tierney

Midfielders:
Hyun-Jun Yang, Engels, McGregor, McCowan

Forwards:
Nygren, Maeda, Kenny


Rangers (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper:
Butland

Defenders:
Tavernier, Souttar, Fernandez, Meghoma

Midfielders:
Aasgaard, Raskin, Diomande

Forwards:
Gassama, Youssef Chermiti, Moore

Celtic vs Rangers Bet Builder

3 Jan 12:30 - Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 12:30
Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership

Rangers Win or Draw

Double Chance
93/100

Reason for Tip

Rangers’ recent away structure and Celtic’s defensive inconsistency make the visitors hard to dismiss. The double chance provides protection against a stalemate while still leaning into Rangers’ growing confidence.

3 Jan 12:30 - Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 12:30
Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
31/50

Reason for Tip

Rangers’ recent away structure and Celtic’s defensive inconsistency make the visitors hard to dismiss. The double chance provides protection against a stalemate while still leaning into Rangers’ growing confidence.

3 Jan 12:30 - Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 12:30
Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership

Daizen Maeda 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
4/9

Reason for Tip

Maeda’s direct running and willingness to attack central spaces makes him one of Celtic’s most reliable shot contributors, particularly in high-intensity matches where structure breaks down.

3 Jan 12:30 - Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 12:30
Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership

Nicolas Raskin 1+ Shots

Player 1+ Shots
2/7

Reason for Tip

Raskin’s box-to-box role and tendency to arrive late into shooting positions give him value in shot markets, especially against a Celtic side that concedes attempts from midfield zones.

3 Jan 12:30 - Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 12:30
Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership

Celtic Over 4.5 Shots On Target

Over 4.5 Team Shots On Target
13/20

Reason for Tip

Regardless of outcome, Celtic consistently generate volume at home. Even in defeat, their shot output tends to remain high due to territorial dominance and sustained pressure spells.

Tactical Notes & Game Flow
  • Celtic are likely to dominate territory but leave space behind their full-backs

  • Rangers’ midfield press and direct transitions remain their biggest threat

  • Expect a high-tempo opening, followed by a stretched second half

Derbies at Celtic Park rarely stay cagey for long, especially when both sides need points and momentum.

Expected Match Pattern

  • Early intensity and physical duels

  • Chances at both ends rather than prolonged control

  • Goals more likely after the opening phase

A derby shaped by emotion, not margins.

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TipMan Bet Builder and Reasoning

✅ Draw or Rangers (Double Chance)

Rangers’ recent away structure and Celtic’s defensive inconsistency make the visitors hard to dismiss. The double chance provides protection against a stalemate while still leaning into Rangers’ growing confidence.


✅ Both Teams to Score – YES

Celtic’s home games rarely stay tight, while Rangers carry enough attacking threat to punish space on the break. Clean sheets are the exception rather than the rule in recent Old Firm clashes.


✅ Daizen Maeda – 1+ Shot on Target

Maeda’s direct running and willingness to attack central spaces makes him one of Celtic’s most reliable shot contributors, particularly in high-intensity matches where structure breaks down.


✅ Nicolas Raskin – 1+ Shot

Raskin’s box-to-box role and tendency to arrive late into shooting positions give him value in shot markets, especially against a Celtic side that concedes attempts from midfield zones.


✅ Celtic – Over 4.5 Team Shots on Target

Regardless of outcome, Celtic consistently generate volume at home. Even in defeat, their shot output tends to remain high due to territorial dominance and sustained pressure spells.

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Celtic vs Rangers Bet Builder

3 Jan 12:30 - Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 12:30
Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership

Rangers Win or Draw

Double Chance
93/100

Reason for Tip

Rangers’ recent away structure and Celtic’s defensive inconsistency make the visitors hard to dismiss. The double chance provides protection against a stalemate while still leaning into Rangers’ growing confidence.

3 Jan 12:30 - Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 12:30
Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
31/50

Reason for Tip

Rangers’ recent away structure and Celtic’s defensive inconsistency make the visitors hard to dismiss. The double chance provides protection against a stalemate while still leaning into Rangers’ growing confidence.

3 Jan 12:30 - Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 12:30
Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership

Daizen Maeda 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
4/9

Reason for Tip

Maeda’s direct running and willingness to attack central spaces makes him one of Celtic’s most reliable shot contributors, particularly in high-intensity matches where structure breaks down.

3 Jan 12:30 - Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 12:30
Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership

Nicolas Raskin 1+ Shots

Player 1+ Shots
2/7

Reason for Tip

Raskin’s box-to-box role and tendency to arrive late into shooting positions give him value in shot markets, especially against a Celtic side that concedes attempts from midfield zones.

3 Jan 12:30 - Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 12:30
Celtic vs Rangers - Scottish Premiership

Celtic Over 4.5 Shots On Target

Over 4.5 Team Shots On Target
13/20

Reason for Tip

Regardless of outcome, Celtic consistently generate volume at home. Even in defeat, their shot output tends to remain high due to territorial dominance and sustained pressure spells.

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