Celtic 0-1 Rangers: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is an immediate Old Firm rematch with Celtic looking to arrest a damaging run and Rangers seeking to turn recent momentum into a genuine title-race shift. Celtic Park, with no away allocation, gives the leaders a powerful emotional platform, but the hosts face a short turnaround from Europa League action and several selection concerns. Rangers' recent defensive sequence and their derby press provide a clear route to unsettle Celtic again. The contest should hinge on Celtic's response in central build-up and whether Rangers can convert their transition moments.

Head-to-head analysis

The latest meeting strongly favours Rangers psychologically, but Celtic's most recent league win over Rangers came at Celtic Park. The broader recent series is mixed, with draws and home-led results showing how quickly the derby dynamic changes by venue and match state.

Injuries and absences

Celtic's right-side balance is affected by Alistair Johnston's absence, while Callum Osmand and Yang Hyun-Jun further narrow O'Neill's options after a European fixture. Rangers are without Lawrence Shankland and Youssef Chermiti, and Ryan Naderi's late fitness status could determine whether Kelsy leads the line alone.

Form (last 5)

Celtic vs Rangers stats

Last meetings

• 2026-09-13Rangers 3-0 Celtic
• 2026-05-10Celtic 3-1 Rangers
• 2026-03-08Rangers 0-0 Celtic
• 2026-03-01Rangers 2-2 Celtic
• 2026-01-03Celtic 1-3 Rangers
• 2025-11-02Celtic 3-1 Rangers

Other Scottish Premiership matches

• Dundee – Motherwell
• Hibernian – Aberdeen
• ST Johnstone – Falkirk
• ST Mirren – Dundee Utd
• Kilmarnock – Heart Of Midlothian