Glasgow Rangers vs Celtic FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 January

Prediction

Glasgow Rangers

D D W D W

5th place in Scottish Premier League

? - ?

02/01/2027 11:00

Celtic FC

D D L D W

7th place in Scottish Premier League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Glasgow Rangers vs Celtic FC on 02 January 2027 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Glasgow Rangers vs Celtic FC preview before placing your bet.

Glasgow Rangers are currently 5th with 1 points after 1 match.
Celtic FC sit 7th with 0 points from 0 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 02/01/2027

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Saint Mirren	3	1	1	0	0	2	0	2
02 Saint Johnstone	3	1	1	0	0	4	3	1
03 Aberdeen	3	1	1	0	0	2	1	1
04 Motherwell	3	1	1	0	0	2	1	1
05 Glasgow Rangers	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0
06 Dundee United	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0
07 Celtic FC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
08 Dundee FC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
09 Kilmarnock	0	1	0	0	1	3	4	-1
10 Hibernian	0	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1
11 Heart of Midlothian	0	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1
12 Falkirk	0	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2

Glasgow Rangers Last 6 matches

01/08/2026 02:00

Dundee United 1 - 1 Glasgow Rangers Scottish Premiership

26/07/2026 22:00

Glasgow Rangers 0 - 0 West Ham United International Club Friendly

23/07/2026 01:45

Glasgow Rangers 2 - 1 Saint Etienne International Club Friendly

13/07/2026 00:00

Glasgow Rangers 1 - 1 Kaizer Chiefs International Club Friendly

16/05/2026 18:30

Falkirk 2 - 5 Glasgow Rangers Scottish Premiership

14/05/2026 02:00

Glasgow Rangers 1 - 2 Hibernian Scottish Premiership

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Celtic FC

25/07/2026 21:00

Celtic FC 2 - 2 AC Milan International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 21:00

Celtic FC 1 - 1 Middlesbrough International Club Friendly

14/07/2026 23:30

Sporting CP 4 - 1 Celtic FC International Club Friendly

08/07/2026 00:00

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Celtic FC International Club Friendly

23/05/2026 21:00

Celtic FC 3 - 1 Dunfermline Athletic Scotland FA Cup

16/05/2026 18:30

Celtic FC 3 - 1 Heart of Midlothian Scottish Premiership

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...

Played games

Goals

Scored

591

Avg. per game

1.97

Conceded

334

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored

707

Avg. per game

2.36

Conceded

318

Avg. per game

1.06

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

259 (86%)41 (14%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

264 (88%)36 (12%)

Glasgow Rangers

Recent matches

Celtic FC

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(71%)32 13(29%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Glasgow Rangers

Celtic FC

Shots

Glasgow Rangers

Total shots

16.84 avg / game

Blocked

1063 total

Avg. 5.06

Celtic FC

Total shots

16.35 avg / game

Blocked

976 total

Avg. 4.65

Glasgow Rangers Pass Celtic FC

Total passes

120505

Avg. 504 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

58%

Total passes

146190

Avg. 630 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

64%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Glasgow Rangers

300

Played games

Celtic FC

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

107

Clean sheets

118

0.39

6.46

1938

Corners

2246

7.49

17.15

5146

Throw-ins

4874

16.25

1.53

458

Offsides

497

1.66

2.12

636

GK saves

591

1.97

Glasgow Rangers

DISCIPLINARY

Celtic FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.69

508

385

1.28

0.07

0.05

9.99

2997

Fouls

2859

9.53

11.59

3476

Tackles

3066

10.22

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How We Build the Glasgow Rangers vs Celtic FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Glasgow Rangers vs Celtic FC on 02 January 2027 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.

Glasgow Rangers vs Celtic FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Glasgow Rangers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Celtic FC'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 Glasgow Rangers and Celtic FC 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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