Our Celtic vs Rangers Prediction: 1-1
Celtic vs Rangers in the Scotland Premiership is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 3, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Celtic's Last Match – Motherwell vs Celtic
Celtic will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Scotland Premiership loss to Motherwell on December 30. In that match, Celtic recorded 57% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Motherwell | 43% | 8 (6) | 1.44 | 32 |
 Celtic | 57% | 5 (3) | 0.58 | 49 |
Rangers's Last Match – Rangers vs St Mirren
Rangers will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Scotland Premiership victory over St Mirren on December 30. In that match, Rangers recorded 59% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rangers | 59% | 0 (5) | 1.63 | 64 |
 St Mirren | 41% | 0 (3) | 1.6 | 61 |
Celtic vs Rangers Stats
Key Stats
| Celtic | Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.31 | Attacking Strength | 1.4 |
| 0.5 | Defence Strength | 0.62 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Celtic are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Rangers average 1.4 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Celtic 16-17
Rangers 14-9
What are the odds for this match?
Celtic to win: @1.909
Draw: @3.8
Rangers to win: @3.6
Lineups
Celtic: Kasper Schmeichel, Johnny Kenny, Arne Engels, Benjamin Nygren, Luke McCowan, Yang Hyun-jun, Tony Ralston, Daizen Maeda, Auston Trusty, Kieran Tierney, Callum McGregor
Rangers: Emmanuel Fernandez, Thelo Aasgaard, Djeidi Gassama, Connor Barron, Chermiti, Jack Butland, Jayden Meghoma, Nicolas Raskin, Mikey Moore, John Souttar, Dujon Sterling