Rangers vs Celtic Match Analysis and Prediction

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The Old Firm derby will be taking place this Sunday as Celtic makes a trip to the Ibrox Stadium to face in off with Rangers, with the title race continuing to heat up in the Scottish Premiership.

With only three points separating the two and seven matches remaining this season, this has all the makings of a crucial fixture for both clubs in their bid to finish the season as champions.

Rangers are currently in fine form in the Scottish Premiership, heading into this match on a seven-game unbeaten run which has kept them in the title race.

However, they will be aware that their last loss in the league came against Celtic when they were defeated 3-0, with all the goals coming in the first 45 minutes.

The Gers left it late to defeat Dundee in the final match before the international break, coming from behind to win 2-1 with Aaron Ramsey and Connor Goldson getting on the scoresheet.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side are also unbeaten at Ibrox Stadium this season in the league, only dropping points on four occasion through draws.

However, the strong home performances of the Gers will face a tough test as Celtic head into this contest with the best away record in the division this season.

Celtic are currently top of the league, which is something they will not be willing to give up this Sunday, and the squad have the chance to creat a six-point gap between themselves and their rivals.

The Hoops have been defensivley sound recently, keeping four clean sheets across their previous six matches, a run Joe Hart will want to extend.

However, Celtic have looked goodd with the attacking side of their game as well, scoring 12 goals in their four most recent matches, with Giorgos Giakoumakis being particularly impressive recently.

Rangers vs Celtic head to head

The two teams have previously met on 106 occasions across all competitions, where Celtic have taken 47 victories while Rangers have won 39, and they have drawn in 20. Rangers have scored 126 goals and conceded 151. In their last five meetings, Rangers have won three, Celtic one with one draw.

Celtic 1-1 Rangers 21/02/21

Rangers 2-0 Celtic 18/04/21

Rangers 4-1 Celtic 02/05/21

Rangers 1-0 Celtic 29/08/21

Celtic 3-0 Rangers 02/02/22

Rangers latest home form

Rangers have been on a good run of form at home so far this season. In their last home game, they managed to defeat Red Star Belgrade 3-0 in the Europa League. In their last five matches they have won three and drawn two, scoring 10 goals and conceding four.

Rangers 2-0 Hibernian 09/02/22

Rangers 2-2 Borussia Dortmund 24/02/22

Rangers 2-2 Motherwell 27/02/22

Rangers 1-0 Aberdeen 05/03/22

Rangers 3-0 Red Star Belgrade 10/03/22

Rangers latest away form

Rangers recently lost 2-1 to Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League. However, they have been on a good run of form on the road, as they have been unbeaten in five matches prior to that. In their last five matches, they have won three, drawn one and lost one.

Dundee United 1-1 Rangers 20/02/22

St. Johnstone 0-1 Rangers 02/03/22

Dundee 0-3 Rangers 13/03/22

Red Star Belgrade 2-1 rangers 17/03/22

Dundee 1-2 Rangers 20/03/22

Celtic latest home form

Celtic have most recently been on a good run of form at home, having been unbeaten in their last three matches. Their last home defeat came 3-1 against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa Conference League on February 17. In their last five matches, they have scored 14 goals and conceded five.

Celtic 4-0 Raith Rovers 13/02/22

Celtic 1-3 Bodo/Glimt 17/02/22

Celtic 3-2 Dundee 20/02/22

Celtic 2-0 St. Mirren 02/03/22

Celtic 4-0 Ross County 19/03/22

Celtic latest away form

Celtic recently lost 2-0 to Bodo/Glimt in the Europa Conference League. However, they have been on a good run of form on the road. They defeated Dundee United 3-0 in the Scottish Cup on March 14. In their last five matches, they have scored nine goals and conceded five.

Aberdeen 2-3 Celtic 09/02/22

Bodo/Glimt 2-0 Celtic 24/02/22

Hibernian 0-0 Celtic 27/02/22

Livingstone 1-3 Celtic 06/03/22

Dundee United 0-3 Celtic 14/03/22

Rangers news

Alfredo Morelos was sent back to Glasgow over fitness concerns during the international break, which makes him a doubt for this weekend.

Ramsey is also a concern due to a lack of game time, despite the fact that he got his name on the scoresheet during their most recent match.

Celtic news

Kyogo Furuhashi has been out of action since December, but he has been training recently and may be an option on Sunday, but likely on the bench.

Giakoumakis should be set to lead the line, while Tom Rogic is also a fitness concern for the visitors ahead of this contest.

Prediction and Odds

There is very little separating these two teams in form and in league standings, and each will fancy their chances of picking up all the three points.

However, Rangers will be looking for a revenge against their rivals and with their home advantage, we back them to take the victory.

Odds: 1 1.90 X 2.00 2 2.20