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Scottish Premiership · Sat 9 May, 13:30 WAT

Celtic vs Rangers: prediction and betting preview

Hearts top the table. Celtic must win to stay in touch. Rangers must win to keep title hopes alive. The Old Firm with both halves needing three points is the most loaded version of this fixture you will see all season.

Celtic vs Rangers, Scottish Premiership matchday atmosphere at the venue

By Tolu Shotade · Sat 9 May, 13:30 WAT

Introduction

Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership with three games to play has changed the entire shape of this Old Firm Derby. Celtic sit second, three points behind Hearts after the Edinburgh derby win last weekend, while Rangers are seven adrift in third with hopes that are alive but faint. Both Glasgow clubs need three points here. Anything else and Hearts are champions for the first time since 1960. Celtic have a superior home record (+24 GD) but Rangers have not lost an Old Firm in regulation since November 2024. The pressure is on Celtic. The form line says goals.

Form and key stats

  • Celtic: 2nd in Scottish Premiership, three points behind Hearts. Strong home form at Celtic Park.
  • Rangers: 3rd, seven points behind Hearts, must win to keep title hopes alive.
  • H2H: Last 5 Old Firm meetings produced 14 goals combined (2.8 per game).
  • Celtic have scored in every home league game this season.
  • Rangers have scored in 14 of their last 15 league games.

Key stat to know

Both teams have scored in 7 of the last 8 Old Firm meetings. The over 2.5 goals line has landed in 6 of those 8. With both sides needing the win, this opens up further.

Our tips for this match

  • BTTS Yes at 1.55 (1xBet): Both sides score in almost every league fixture. Both attack and both must attack. The cleanest read on a high-stakes Old Firm.
  • Over 2.5 goals at 1.78 (Stake): Last 5 Old Firms averaged 2.8 goals. Both sides need three points. The Celtic Park atmosphere will demand intent from the off.

Verdict

Take BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 goals. Daizen Maeda anytime scorer and James Tavernier 1+ shots on target are the top player props.

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