Celtic vs Rangers Prediction & Betting Tips

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Celtic and Rangers are set for another fiery Old Firm clash, and the atmosphere surrounding this one feels particularly charged. Both sides have had contrasting recent runs, making this a genuinely fascinating encounter to break down.

Celtic go into this match as favourites at home, and looking at their recent form, it is not hard to see why. Rangers, meanwhile, have been inconsistent enough that their supporters will be hoping for a much-improved showing on the road.

Celtic Riding High On Home Comforts And Consistent Winning Form

Celtic have been in superb shape overall, winning four of their last five matches in all competitions. Their most recent outing saw them beat Hibernian 2-1 away from home, which was a commanding and gutsy road performance. Before that, a dominant 3-1 home victory over Falkirk and a hard-fought 1-0 home win against St Mirren showed they are formidable and ruthless on their own patch.

At home specifically, Celtic have been vibrant and clinical, with three wins from their last five home matches in the Scottish Premiership. The only blemish was a 1-2 home defeat to Hibernian in February, but they bounced back impressively with back-to-back home victories. That kind of resilient and relentless response speaks to a squad that is mature and well-organised.

Rangers Struggling For Consistency And Wobbling On Away Days

Rangers have shown flashes of their explosive best, particularly with that thrilling 6-3 away win at Falkirk in April and a solid 1-0 away victory at St Mirren in March. However, their overall form has been turbulent, with a 2-1 home defeat to Hearts and a painful 2-3 home loss to Motherwell raising serious concerns.

Away from home specifically, Rangers have been erratic and unpredictable. Draws at Motherwell and Livingston sandwich that brilliant Falkirk win, but their recent away defeat at Hearts shows they cannot be trusted to perform consistently on their travels.

Celtic vs Rangers Prediction

Celtic look the sharper and more settled side right now, and backing them to win this Old Firm derby makes plenty of sense at 2.10 odds.

With both teams capable of scoring and this fixture historically producing goals, over 3.5 goals is an appealing option here at 2.30 odds, especially given the attacking intent both sides have shown recently.

Celtic winning 3-2 feels like a fitting scoreline for a match of this magnitude and quality, and punters can back that precise outcome at 15.00 odds.

Ezekiel- May 6, 2026

Celtic vs Rangers Betting Tips

Celtic to win

OK

2.10 Odds

Over 3.5 goals

OK

2.30 Odds

Celtic 3-2

OK

15.00 Odds