30 December 2023 at 12:30

21
Full Time
Referee: N. Walsh

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: 5.9%

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 46.4%Draw 28.1%Away 31.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.103.503.10
Max2.213.603.39
Over 2.5: 54.6%Under 2.5: 49.3%
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 market44.0%27.3%28.7%
Public market43.7%26.1%30.3%
Δ0.3%1.2%1.6%

Celtic vs Rangers — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Celtic
Result vs. Market: Celtic (46%)

Result matched 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:10Rangers
12Shots14
5Shots on target3

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

Celtic defeated Rangers 2:1. The match was played in Premiership 2023. Goals were scored by Paulo Bernardo 25′, K. Furuhashi 47′, J. Tavernier 88′. 10 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Celtic had 56% possession while Rangers held 44%. Celtic had 12 shots (5 on target) compared to 14 (3 on target) for Rangers. Celtic made 5 substitutions, Rangers made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Celtic and Rangers — 3 goals and 11 cards recorded during the match.

Celtic
Rangers
Kick Off
S. WelshM. Nawrocki
35′
Half Time
K. Furuhashi

assist: M. O'Riley

47′
69′
A. SimaS. Wright
69′
T. CantwellK. Dowell
Paulo BernardoD. Turnbull
71′
77′
J. LundstramJ. Souttar
K. FuruhashiOh Hyeon-Gyu
83′
D. MaedaM. Johnston
83′
L. PalmaL. Abada
83′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Celtic had 56% possession against Rangers's 44%. Celtic registered 12 shots (5 on target) while Rangers managed 14 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 4–2. Fouls committed: 18–14.

5Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal5
12Total Shots14
3Blocked Shots6
5Shots insidebox9
7Shots outsidebox5
18Fouls14
4Corner Kicks2
3Offsides1
56%Ball Possession44%
7Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves3
478Total passes369
381Passes accurate263
80%Passes %71%
0expected_goals0

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 22, Rangers won 14, with 11 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Celtic leads the head-to-head with 22 victories from 47 meetings. A combined 135 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.87 per match (78 for the home side, 57 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.

22

Celtic

11

Drawn

14

Rangers

Goals: 78Goals: 57

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