Our Rangers vs Celtic Prediction: 1-2
Rangers vs Celtic in the Scotland Premiership is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 31, 2025. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This Rangers vs Celtic prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rangers's Last Match – Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers
Rangers will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 UEFA Champions League Qualifying defeat at the hands of Viktoria Plzen on August 12. In that match, Rangers had 59% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Viktoria Plzen | 41% | 0 (9) | 3.27 | 52 |
Rangers | 59% | 0 (2) | 1.14 | 37 |
Celtic's Last Match – Aberdeen vs Celtic
Celtic will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 Scotland Premiership triumph against Aberdeen on August 10. In that match, Celtic recorded 72% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aberdeen | 28% | 2 (2) | 0.4 | 19 |
Celtic | 72% | 10 (4) | 1.15 | 48 |
Rangers vs Celtic Stats
Key Stats
| Rangers | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 | Attacking Strength | 2.24 |
| 0.77 | Defence Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rangers are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Celtic average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.