Our Rangers vs Celtic Prediction: 1-1
Rangers vs Celtic in the Scotland FA Cup is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
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 – Rangers vs Celtic
Rangers should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 Scotland FA Cup draw against Celtic on March 8. In that match, Rangers recorded 58% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rangers | 45% | 0 (3) | 1.47 | 57 |
 Celtic | 55% | 0 (7) | 2.22 | 47 |
Celtic's Last Match – Aberdeen vs Celtic
Celtic will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 Scotland FA Cup share of the spoils with Rangers on March 8. In that match, Celtic saw 42% of the ball and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aberdeen | 38% | 3 (2) | 1.41 | 38 |
| Celtic | 62% | 7 (4) | 1.83 | 68 |
Rangers vs Celtic Stats
Key Stats
| Rangers | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.65 | Attacking Strength | 1.43 |
| 0.26 | Defence Strength | 0.38 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.7 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rangers are averaging 2.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Celtic average 2.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Rangers 27-11
Celtic 20-15
What are the odds for this match?
Rangers to win: @2.05
Draw: @3.7
Celtic to win: @3.2