Celtic maintain a perfect league record with six wins from six matches, scoring fourteen goals and conceding only three. At home in the Premiership, they have won all three fixtures while scoring six times and allowing just one goal. Despite recent cup difficulties, their league form remains strong, led by attackers C. Duran and B. Nygren, who have each contributed three goals and three assists. Rangers arrive on the back of five consecutive victories in all competitions, including their recent head-to-head win, but facing Celtic in league action at Celtic Park represents a stiffer test. Backing Celtic to take at least a point reflects their domestic dominance while accounting for Rangers' competitive form.
- Round
- Regular Season - 7
- Venue
- Celtic Park, Glasgow
- Referee
- John Beaton, Scotland
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · +3 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 4W-1D-0L · +7 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Celtic or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
The Premiership title race takes center stage at Celtic Park as league leaders Celtic host second-placed Rangers in a pivotal derby fixture. Celtic enter the contest having taken maximum points from their opening six league fixtures, boasting an unblemished record of six wins with fourteen goals scored and just three conceded. However, they are looking to rebound after recent cup and European defeats, including a 3-0 loss against Rangers on September 13 and a 3-1 home setback against Ferencvarosi TC on September 17.
Rangers travel across Glasgow sitting five points behind their rivals with thirteen points from six league matches, compiled from four wins, one draw, and one defeat. The visitors are on a strong run across all competitions, winning each of their last five matches while conceding just one goal across that stretch, highlighted by their convincing three-goal triumph over Celtic in cup action.
With Celtic seeking to preserve their perfect league standing and Rangers aiming to close the gap at the top of the table, this clash carries immense significance. Celtic have won all three of their home league fixtures this campaign, while Rangers remain unbeaten on their travels in league play with two wins and a draw from three away outings.
Key factors
- Celtic sit top of the Premiership with eighteen points from six games, winning all three home league fixtures by an aggregate score of 6-1.
- Rangers have won five consecutive matches across all competitions, conceding only one goal in that span.
- The last ten meetings between these rivals have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with over 2.5 goals occurring in 70 percent of those matches.
- Celtic will be without suspended midfielder A. Oxlade-Chamberlain, alongside injured players including Jota and A. Johnston.
- Both teams have scored in 100 percent of their Premiership matches this season, failing to score in zero league games.
Team news
Celtic
- C. Carter-VickersHealth problems
- L. EmenaloOff the roster
- A. JohnstonLeg Injury
- JotaOff the roster
- S. MheukaOff the roster
- Yang Hyun-JunHamstring Injury
- J. van den BergOff the roster
- A. TrustyInactive
Rangers
Team news unavailable for this fixture.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 4 goals per game (Celtic at home plus Rangers away).
Key players this season
Celtic
- B. Nygren6G · 3A
- C. Durán5G · 5A
- K. Høgh3G · 2A
- K. Tierney3A
Rangers
- R. Naderi4G
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CelticPromotion - Premiership (Championship Group) | 9 | +18 | 24 |
| 2 | RangersPromotion - Premiership (Championship Group) | 9 | +6 | 20 |
| 3 | Heart Of MidlothianPromotion - Premiership (Championship Group) | 9 | +5 | 16 |
| 4 | DundeePromotion - Premiership (Championship Group) | 9 | +3 | 14 |
| 5 | ST JohnstonePromotion - Premiership (Championship Group) | 9 | 0 | 12 |
Head-to-head
- 2
- Celtic
- 4
- Draws
- 4
- Rangers
Rangers have won 4 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.9 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.
- 2026-09-13Rangers3-0Celtic
- 2026-05-10Celtic3-1Rangers
- 2026-03-08Rangers0-0Celtic
- 2026-03-01Rangers2-2Celtic
- 2026-01-03Celtic1-3Rangers
Our record in Premiership
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Published September 18, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.

