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Celtic vs Rangers: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 3 January, 2026 6:30
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Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 2.02 vs 0.95
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
5.82%
0:1
4.92%
0:2
2.08%
0:3
0.59%
0:4
0.12%
0:5
0.02%
1
1:0
11.1%
🔥
1:1
10.02%
1:2
4.5%
1:3
1.34%
1:4
0.3%
1:5
0.05%
2
2:0
10.59%
2:1
10.16%
2:2
4.84%
2:3
1.53%
2:4
0.36%
2:5
0.07%
3
3:0
6.73%
3:1
6.84%
3:2
3.44%
3:3
1.15%
3:4
0.28%
3:5
0.06%
4
4:0
3.21%
4:1
3.45%
4:2
1.83%
⭐
4:3
0.64%
4:4
0.17%
4:5
0.03%
5
5:0
1.22%
5:1
1.38%
⭐
5:2
0.77%
⭐
5:3
0.28%
⭐
5:4
0.08%
5:5
0.02%
Hotspot:
1:0 (11.1%)
Total Boundaries:
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
2.02
xG
1.01
59%
Ball Possession
41%
14
Total Shots
10
5
Shots on Goal
4
9
Shots Off Goal
6
7
Corners
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
Last 6 Matches
Celtic
VS
Rangers
3/6 (50%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
2.00
PPG
1.83
1.67
Avg Goals Scored
1.50
1.67
Avg Goals Conceded
1.00
67%
BTTS %
50%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
17%
-
Avg xG
-
In this exciting Scottish Premiership 2025-2026 matchup, Celtic will take on Rangers as part of the 2025-2026 season in Scottish Premiership. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-01-03 at 2026-01-03 in the famous Celtic Park.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Celtic, and the visiting side, Rangers. The scoreline predictions suggest Double chance : draw or Rangers.
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-03
Time: 12:30
Location: Celtic Park
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Value Bets and Betting Odds Comparison for Celtic vs Rangers Saturday, Jan 3rd, 2026 at 6:30 Football
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🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 5 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Defensive Stalemate
Both teams boast solid defenses — low-scoring tactical battle expected with few goals
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Clinical Finishers
Both teams convert chances efficiently (80%+ conversion) — expect goals from limited opportunities
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Celtic vs Rangers, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner — Celtic @ 1.70 ✅ 
Celtic
- High ScoringH2H7/888%Celtic score 2+ goals per match in 7 of their last 8 Scottish Premiership matches
- Good Goal RatioH2H7/888%Celtic have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 7 of their last 8 Scottish Premiership matches
- Efficient ScoringH2H6/875%Celtic efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 6 of their last 8 Scottish Premiership matches
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Celtic score 2.22 goals/match at home (+73% above league average)
- Top Table FormLeague70%Celtic are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- League Top ScorerLeague9/970%Celtic rank 2 of 12 in scoring at home (2.22 goals/match vs league avg 2.57)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Celtic concede only 0.56 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Efficient ScoringRecent14/1782%Celtic efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 14 of their last 17 Scottish Premiership matches
- UnbeatenRecent13/1776%Celtic are unbeaten in 13 of their last 17 Scottish Premiership matches
Celtic dominate both recent form and H2H trends, strongly supporting a win bet.
⚽ Both Teams To Score — No @ 2.10
Celtic(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague6/967%Celtic score well (2.22/match) but have strong defense at home (0.56 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 67% of matches
Rangers(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague6/967%Rangers score (1.67/match) and concede (0.89/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 67% of matches (league avg: 50%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Over 2.5 @ 1.80 ✅ 
Celtic(4 trends)
- High ScoringH2H7/888%Celtic score 2+ goals per match in 7 of their last 8 Scottish Premiership matches
- Good Goal RatioH2H7/888%Celtic have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 7 of their last 8 Scottish Premiership matches
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Celtic score 2.22 goals/match at home (+73% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague9/970%Celtic rank 2 of 12 in scoring at home (2.22 goals/match vs league avg 2.57)
Rangers(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Rangers score 1.67 goals/match in away matches (+30% above league average)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H5/862.5%Over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 8 H2H matches (62.5%%)
Both teams average 3.9 combined goals per match • Offensive trends outweigh defensive stats
🛡️ Double Chance — Celtic Win or Draw @ 1.20 ✅ 
Celtic
- Top Table FormLeague70%Celtic are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Celtic concede only 0.56 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- UnbeatenRecent13/1776%Celtic are unbeaten in 13 of their last 17 Scottish Premiership matches
Celtic demonstrate superior form across all key metrics.
⚡ Team Total Goals — Celtic Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.73 ✅
Celtic
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Celtic score 2.22 goals/match at home (+73% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague9/970%Celtic rank 2 of 12 in scoring at home (2.22 goals/match vs league avg 2.57)
- Scored 1+Recent6/875%Celtic scored 1+ goals in 6 of their last 8 Scottish Premiership matches
Celtic maintain strong offensive output at home — value on Over 1.5 goals.
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Celtic(1 trends) — avg 1.2 (-39% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague17/1790%Celtic average 1.6 cards/match in all matches (-20% below league avg 2.1) — rank #4 lowest in league
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 4.8 cards per match in their last 8 H2H matches
Both teams disciplined -
🚩 Corners Over/Under — Over 9.5 Corners @ 1.50 ✅ 
Celtic(2 trends) — avg 7.9 (+57% above league)
- Many CornersLeague9/985%Celtic average 7.9 corners/match at home (+57% above league avg 5.0)
- Many CornersRecent13/1776%Celtic win 6+ corners in 13 of their last 17 Scottish Premiership matches
Rangers(1 trends) — avg 7.0 (+39% above league)
- Many CornersLeague9/985%Rangers average 7.0 corners/match in away matches (+39% above league avg 5.0)
Combined average: 14.9 corners/match (Celtic 7.9 + Rangers 7.0) • Celtic dominance pushes total over threshold
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Celtic vs Rangers
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Celtic is stronger in the second half (13 vs 5).
⚡ Final Stage: Celtic is stronger in the final minutes (7 vs 3).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚡ Final Stage: Celtic is stronger in the final minutes (7 vs 3).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Celtic
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.29
Pressure
0.15
✈️ Rangers
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
-0
Pressure
0.06
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Celtic - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
13
Avg. Goals per Match
0.65
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
✈️ Rangers - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Celtic - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
9
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
6
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
6
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
5
✈️ Rangers - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
1
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
3
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
7
Second Half Starts
2
Late Surges
3
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
6
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Celtic shows superior performance after the break (13 vs 5 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Celtic winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Celtic excels in the closing minutes (7 vs 3 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Celtic scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Celtic has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Celtic handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.295
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.087
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.023 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.023 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Celtic):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Rangers):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and home team victory.
Celtic vs Rangers Head-to-head statistics for Sat 3 Jan, 2026 @ 6:30 Scottish Premiership
Celtic vs Rangers: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Celtic and away matches for Rangers
Number of goals
Celtic
Under
Over
Rangers
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
60%
6
40%
4
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Celtic
Rangers
Yes
60%
6
50%
5
No
40%
4
50%
5
1X2
Celtic
Rangers
1
70%
7
50%
5
X
0%
0
30%
3
2
30%
3
20%
2
Double Chance
Celtic
Rangers
12
100%
10
70%
7
1X
70%
7
80%
8
X2
30%
3
50%
5
Total Goals
Celtic
Rangers
0-1
20%
2
30%
3
2-3
40%
4
60%
6
4+
40%
4
10%
1
Total Corners
Celtic
Under
Over
Rangers
Under
Over
7.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Celtic
Rangers
Yes
30%
3
50%
5
No
70%
7
50%
5
1X2 HT - FT
Celtic
Rangers
HT 1 - FT 1
60%
6
30%
3
HT 1 - FT 2
10%
1
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
20%
2
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT X
0%
0
20%
2
xG(xGa)
Celtic
Rangers
xG
1.14
1.41
xGa
1.31
1.67
Number of goals
Celtic
Under
Over
Rangers
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Celtic
Rangers
Yes
20%
2
30%
3
No
80%
8
70%
7
1X2
Celtic
Rangers
1
70%
7
40%
4
X
10%
1
50%
5
2
20%
2
10%
1
Double Chance
Celtic
Rangers
12
90%
9
50%
5
1X
80%
8
90%
9
X2
30%
3
60%
6
Total Goals
Celtic
Rangers
0-1
60%
6
50%
5
2-3
30%
3
50%
5
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Celtic
Rangers
Yes
60%
6
60%
6
No
40%
4
40%
4
Number of goals
Celtic
Under
Over
Rangers
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Celtic
Rangers
Yes
20%
2
10%
1
No
80%
8
90%
9
1X2
Celtic
Rangers
1
40%
4
50%
5
X
40%
4
30%
3
2
20%
2
20%
2
Double Chance
Celtic
Rangers
12
60%
6
70%
7
1X
80%
8
80%
8
X2
60%
6
50%
5
Total Goals
Celtic
Rangers
0-1
60%
6
80%
8
2-3
40%
4
20%
2
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Celtic
Rangers
Yes
60%
6
70%
7
No
40%
4
30%
3
Team comparison
Prediction
Double chance : draw or Rangers
Goals Home:
-2.5*
Goals Away:
-2.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Match Prediction: Home vs Away
🎯 Asian Handicap Predictions
Legend: High ConfidenceMedium ConfidenceLow Confidence
📊 Asian Handicap Details
- Total outcomes: 20
- Sum of probabilities: 999.75%
- Expected: ~300% (multiple independent pairs)
- ⚠️ High total - this is normal for Asian Handicap (multiple independent pairs)
Match Prediction: Home vs Away
Team Total Predictions
| Team | Outcome | Probability | Confidence | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Over 1.5 | 59.83% | Medium | 1.73 |
| Under 1.5 | 40.17% | Low | 2.10 | |
| Away | Over 1.5 | 24.73% | Low | 3.45 |
| Under 1.5 | 75.27% | High | 1.31 | |
| Home | Over 2.5 | 32.77% | Low | 3.25 |
| Under 2.5 | 67.23% | Medium | 1.33 | |
| Away | Over 2.5 | 7.20% | Low | 10.00 |
| Under 2.5 | 92.80% | High | 1.07 |
Team Total Details
- Thresholds: 1.5, 2.5 goals
- Markets: Total - Home, Total - Away
- Each team has Over/Under predictions for each threshold
Celtic
Rangers
Played:
8
Wins
3
3
Draws
3
3
Wins
2
2
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
12
1.5
Goals
1.4
11
11
1.4
Goals Conceded
1.5
12
19
2.4
Yellow Cards
2.3
18
0
Red Cards
0.1
1
3
0.4
Clean Sheets
0.3
2
33
4.1
Corners
5.3
42
125
15.6
Fouls
12.5
100
12
1.5
Offsides
1.6
13
77
9.6
Shots
13.3
106
33
4.1
Shots on Goal
4.1
33
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 9 | 18 | |||
| Wins | 7 | 5 | 12 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2.2 | 20 | 1.4 | 13 | 1.8 | 33 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.6 | 5 | 1.2 | 11 | 0.9 | 16 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.6 | 14 | 1.6 | 14 | 1.6 | 28 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.7 | 6 | 0.3 | 3 | 0.5 | 9 |
| Corners | 7.9 | 71 | 5.8 | 52 | 6.8 | 123 |
| Fouls | 12.8 | 115 | 11.7 | 105 | 12.2 | 220 |
| Offsides | 2.2 | 20 | 1.3 | 12 | 1.8 | 32 |
| Shots | 20.2 | 182 | 14.2 | 128 | 17.2 | 310 |
| Shots on Goal | 7.4 | 67 | 3.3 | 30 | 5.4 | 97 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 9 | 18 | |||
| Wins | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Draws | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.1 | 10 | 1.7 | 15 | 1.4 | 25 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.8 | 7 | 0.9 | 8 | 0.8 | 15 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.6 | 14 | 2.4 | 22 | 2 | 36 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.4 | 4 | 0.3 | 3 | 0.4 | 7 |
| Corners | 6.1 | 55 | 7 | 63 | 6.6 | 118 |
| Fouls | 13 | 117 | 11.3 | 102 | 12.2 | 219 |
| Offsides | 1.8 | 16 | 1.1 | 10 | 1.4 | 26 |
| Shots | 16 | 144 | 14.2 | 128 | 15.1 | 272 |
| Shots on Goal | 5.4 | 49 | 5.6 | 50 | 5.5 | 99 |
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