Celtic vs Rangers: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to Watch on TV
By Kian Long
Celtic have made a brilliant start to the season. However, the true test is around the corner and it's one that the Hoops will want to win more than any other match; it is, of course, the Glasgow Derby. With the summer transfer window now closed, all the focus will now be on this weekend's contest at Parkhead.
Celtic and Rangers are by no means strangers to each other. This weekend will be as much about bragging rights as it will be for three valuable points in the title race.
Brendan Rodgers will field his strongest possible lineup, but so will the visitors. The Hoops have the better recent record going into the game, but form and records often go out the window when the Glasgow Derby comes around.
So, without further ado, join us for our Celtic vs Rangers preview. We will run through key information such as team news, predicted lineups and information about where to watch the game on TV.
Celtic vs Rangers: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to Watch on TV
What time does Celtic vs Rangers kick off?
Celtic vs Rangers kicks off on Sunday 1 September, at 12:30 BST.
- When is kick off? Sunday 1 September, 2024
- What time is kick off? 12:30 (BST)
- Where is it played? Celtic Park, Glasgow
Celtic vs Rangers head-to-head record
Celtic have won four of the last five Glasgow derbies. The other match ended in a draw.
Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
25 May 2024 | Celtic 1-0 Rangers | Scottish Cup |
11 May 2024 | Celtic 2-1 Rangers | Scottish Premiership |
7 April 2024 | Rangers 3-3 Celtic | Scottish Premiership |
30 December 2023 | Celtic 2-1 Rangers | Scottish Premiership |
3 September 2023 | Rangers 0-1 Celtic | Scottish Premiership |
Is Celtic vs Rangers on TV?
In the UK, Celtic vs Rangers will be televised via Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
In the USA, Celtic vs Rangers will be televised via fuboTV.
Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Ultra HD |
United States of America | fuboTV, CBS Sports Network |
Celtic team news
Celtic are expected to be without Maik Nawrocki. However, the chances of him starting were paper-thin anyway. The Hoops should field an unchanged lineup from that which defeated St Mirren in a flawless 3-0 win although there is a case to be made for Kyogo to be brought in, considering his record against the Rangers.
Predicted Celtic lineup vs St Mirren: Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor; Bernardo, McGregor, Hatate; Forrest, Idah, Maeda
Rangers team news
For the Rangers, the three injury concerns are Nicolas Raskin, Oscar Cortes and Ridvan Yilmaz. None of the trio will make the short trip to Celtic Park. Other than this, Philippe Clement could also name an unchanged XI.
Predicted Rangers lineup vs Celtic: Butland; Tavernier, Souttar, Balogun, Jefte; Sterling, Barron; Cerny, Lawrence, Matondo; Dessers
Celtic vs Rangers score prediction
Celtic will be more up for this one than any of their opening games, which should be a scary thought for the visitors. Celtic 2-0 Rangers is our prediction for the first Glasgow Derby of the season.
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