Celtic FC vs Glasgow Rangers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 03 January

Celtic FC

D W W L W

3rd place in League

1-3

03/01/2026 08:30

Glasgow Rangers

D D W W W

2nd place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Celtic FC vs Glasgow Rangers on 03 January 2026 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Celtic FC vs Glasgow Rangers preview before placing your bet.

Celtic FC are currently 3rd with 67 points after 33 matches.
Glasgow Rangers sit 2nd with 69 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Celtic FC to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors Glasgow Rangers, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Celtic FC have no wins, while 4 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:30

2026-01-03

Celtic FC vs Glasgow Rangers - Prediction & Odds

Celtic FC

Glasgow Rangers

2026-01-03 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 03/01/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Heart of Midlothian	70	33	21	7	5	58	28	30
02 Glasgow Rangers	69	33	19	12	2	66	31	35
03 Celtic FC	67	33	21	4	8	59	35	24
04 Motherwell	54	33	14	12	7	52	29	23
05 Hibernian	51	33	13	12	8	51	37	14
06 Falkirk	46	33	13	7	13	45	48	-3
07 Dundee United	40	33	9	13	11	45	54	-9
08 Aberdeen	33	33	9	6	18	33	48	-15
09 Dundee FC	33	33	8	9	16	34	53	-19
10 Saint Mirren	30	33	7	9	17	27	48	-21
11 Kilmarnock	28	33	6	10	17	37	65	-28
12 Livingston	16	33	1	13	19	35	66	-31

Relegation Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dundee United	45	5	1	2	2	4	6	-2
02 Dundee FC	42	5	3	0	2	8	8	0
03 Kilmarnock	40	5	4	0	1	13	3	10
04 Aberdeen	40	5	2	1	2	7	7	0
05 Saint Mirren	34	5	1	1	3	3	7	-4
06 Livingston	21	5	1	2	2	5	9	-4

Championship Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	82	5	5	0	0	14	6	8
02 Heart of Midlothian	80	5	3	1	1	9	6	3
03 Glasgow Rangers	72	5	1	0	4	10	12	-2
04 Motherwell	61	5	2	1	2	7	7	0
05 Hibernian	57	5	2	0	3	7	7	0
06 Falkirk	49	5	1	0	4	5	14	-9

Head To Head

02/11/2025 10:00

Celtic FC

1 - 1

Glasgow Rangers

SCO LC

31/08/2025 07:00

Glasgow Rangers

0 - 0

Celtic FC

SCO PR

04/05/2025 07:00

Glasgow Rangers

1 - 1

Celtic FC

SCO PR

16/03/2025 08:30

Celtic FC

2 - 3

Glasgow Rangers

SCO PR

02/01/2025 11:00

Glasgow Rangers

3 - 0

Celtic FC

SCO PR

15/12/2024 11:30

Celtic FC

3 - 3

Glasgow Rangers

SCO LC

Celtic FC

Draw

67%

Glasgow Rangers

33%

Celtic FC Last 6 matches

30/12/2025 16:00

Motherwell 2 - 0 Celtic FC SCO PR

27/12/2025 11:00

Livingston 2 - 4 Celtic FC SCO PR

21/12/2025 11:00

Celtic FC 3 - 1 Aberdeen SCO PR

17/12/2025 16:00

Dundee United 2 - 1 Celtic FC SCO PR

14/12/2025 11:30

Saint Mirren 3 - 1 Celtic FC SCO LC

11/12/2025 16:00

Celtic FC 0 - 3 AS Roma UEFA EL

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Glasgow Rangers

30/12/2025 15:45

Glasgow Rangers 2 - 1 Saint Mirren SCO PR

27/12/2025 11:00

Glasgow Rangers 1 - 0 Motherwell SCO PR

21/12/2025 09:30

Heart of Midlothian 2 - 1 Glasgow Rangers SCO PR

15/12/2025 15:45

Glasgow Rangers 1 - 0 Hibernian SCO PR

11/12/2025 13:45

Ferencvarosi TC 2 - 1 Glasgow Rangers UEFA EL

06/12/2025 16:00

Kilmarnock 0 - 3 Glasgow Rangers SCO PR

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Celtic FC

Glasgow Rangers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.87

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored

Avg. per game

0.87

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

26 (68%)12 (32%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

26 (68%)12 (32%)

Celtic FC

Recent matches

Glasgow Rangers

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

Under /Over

(58%)22 16(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

/Yes

(58%)22 16(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(66%)25 13(34%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Celtic FC

Glasgow Rangers

Shots

Celtic FC

Total shots

16.58 avg / game

Blocked

171 total

Avg. 5.03

Glasgow Rangers

Total shots

16.39 avg / game

Blocked

182 total

Avg. 5.20

Celtic FC Pass Glasgow Rangers

Total passes

21905

Avg. 608 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

63%

Total passes

16941

Avg. 471 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Celtic FC

Played games

Glasgow Rangers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

Clean sheets

0.32

6.29

239

Corners

243

6.39

18.63

708

Throw-ins

757

19.92

1.37

Offsides

1.45

2.21

GK saves

2.55

Celtic FC

DISCIPLINARY

Glasgow Rangers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.82

1.84

0.05

0.03

11.45

435

Fouls

439

11.55

8.42

320

Tackles

387

10.18

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How We Build the Celtic FC vs Glasgow Rangers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Celtic FC vs Glasgow Rangers on 03 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Celtic FC vs Glasgow Rangers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Celtic FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Glasgow Rangers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Premier League standings and the Scottish Premier League form table to understand exactly where Celtic FC and Glasgow Rangers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Scottish Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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