29 December 2019 at 12:30

12
Full Time
Referee: K. Clancy

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Celtic3wins
4draws10 meetings
Rangers3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.1

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.1%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 48.2%Draw 28.1%Away 28.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.003.503.40
Max2.133.663.60
Over 2.5: 52.6%Under 2.5: 52.6%
Market favourite:Celtic · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market45.4%26.4%28.1%
Public market47.0%26.9%26.1%
Δ1.6%0.4%2.0%

Celtic vs Rangers — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Rangers
Result vs. Market: Celtic (48%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

CelticHalf-time:11Rangers
11Shots9
5Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
01/03/26Rangers2–2Celtic2.10/3.60/3.10
03/01/26Celtic1–3Rangers1.86/3.80/3.70
31/08/25Rangers0–0Celtic3.47/3.97/1.92
04/05/25Rangers1–1Celtic3.78/3.91/1.83
16/03/25Celtic2–3Rangers1.64/4.17/4.73
02/01/25Rangers3–0Celtic2.98/3.53/2.27
01/09/24Celtic3–0Rangers1.62/4.26/4.94
07/04/24Rangers3–3Celtic2.22/3.57/3.10
30/12/23Celtic2–1Rangers2.15/3.55/3.20
03/09/23Rangers0–1Celtic2.36/3.59/2.75

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Celtic

W 851D 201L 139
Over 2.559
Goals scored2733

Away Record: Rangers

W 697D 196L 145
Over 2.558
Goals scored2204

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Rangers defeated Celtic 2:1. The match was played in Premiership 2019. Goals were scored by R. Kent 36′, O. Édouard 41′, N. Katić 56′. 8 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Celtic had 56% possession while Rangers held 44%. Celtic had 8 shots (4 on target) compared to 10 (5 on target) for Rangers. Celtic made 3 substitutions, Rangers made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Celtic and Rangers — 3 goals and 9 cards recorded during the match.

Celtic
Rangers
Kick Off
36′
R. Kent

assist: B. Barišić

Scott Brown38′
O. Édouard

assist: C. McGregor

41′
Half Time
56′
N. Katić

assist: B. Barišić

M. JohnstonN. Bitton
68′
J. ForrestO. Ntcham
68′
R. ChristieL. Griffiths
81′
81′
G. KamaraS. Arfield
90+3′
S. DavisS. Edmundson
Full Time

Match Statistics

Celtic had 56% possession against Rangers's 44%. Celtic registered 8 shots (4 on target) while Rangers managed 10 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 11–7. Fouls committed: 18–13.

4Shots on Goal5
4Shots off Goal5
8Total Shots10
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
18Fouls13
11Corner Kicks7
1Offsides2
56%Ball Possession44%
3Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves3
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Celtic have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Rangers show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Celtic

WWWLWD

Rangers

WWWWDD

Celtic vs Rangers Head to Head Results

Celtic and Rangers have met 47 times — Celtic won 23, Rangers won 13, with 11 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Celtic leads the head-to-head with 23 victories from 47 meetings. A combined 135 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.87 per match (79 for the home side, 56 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 23 matches (49%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 27 games (57%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Rangers are currently unbeaten in the last 7 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2024.

23

Celtic

11

Drawn

13

Rangers

Goals: 79Goals: 56

Recent Meetings (47)

8 Mar 2026Rangers0 – 0Celtic
1 Mar 2026Rangers2 – 2Celtic
3 Jan 2026Celtic1 – 3Rangers
31 Aug 2025Rangers0 – 0Celtic
4 May 2025Rangers1 – 1Celtic
16 Mar 2025Celtic2 – 3Rangers
2 Jan 2025Rangers3 – 0Celtic
1 Sept 2024Celtic3 – 0Rangers
11 May 2024Celtic2 – 1Rangers
7 Apr 2024Rangers3 – 3Celtic
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026