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

Glasgow Rangers

W L W W L

2nd place in League

3-0

02/01/2025 11:00

Celtic FC

W W L W L

1st place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Glasgow Rangers vs Celtic FC on 02 January 2025 (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 2nd with 66 points after 33 matches.
Celtic FC sit 1st with 81 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Celtic FC to win with probability 42%.
Head-to-head history favors Celtic FC, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Glasgow Rangers have no wins, while 2 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

11:00

2025-01-02

Glasgow Rangers vs Celtic FC - Prediction & Odds

Glasgow Rangers

Celtic FC

2025-01-02 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 02/01/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	81	33	26	3	4	97	22	75
02 Glasgow Rangers	66	33	20	6	7	68	35	33
03 Hibernian	53	33	14	11	8	54	41	13
04 Dundee United	50	33	14	8	11	41	40	1
05 Aberdeen	50	33	14	8	11	45	49	-4
06 Saint Mirren	41	33	12	5	16	45	54	-9
07 Heart of Midlothian	40	33	11	7	15	43	44	-1
08 Motherwell	39	33	11	6	16	37	56	-19
09 Kilmarnock	35	33	9	8	16	38	58	-20
10 Ross County	35	33	9	8	16	33	56	-23
11 Dundee	34	33	9	7	17	50	71	-21
12 Saint Johnstone	29	33	8	5	20	33	58	-25

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

01 Heart of Midlothian	52	5	4	0	1	9	3	6
02 Motherwell	49	5	3	1	1	9	7	2
03 Kilmarnock	44	5	3	0	2	7	6	1
04 Dundee	41	5	2	1	2	7	6	1
05 Ross County	37	5	0	2	3	4	9	-5
06 Saint Johnstone	32	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5

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

01 Celtic FC	92	5	3	2	0	15	4	11
02 Glasgow Rangers	75	5	2	3	0	12	6	6
03 Hibernian	58	5	1	2	2	8	9	-1
04 Aberdeen	53	5	1	0	4	3	12	-9
05 Dundee United	53	5	1	0	4	4	14	-10
06 Saint Mirren	50	5	2	3	0	8	5	3

Head To Head

15/12/2024 11:30

Celtic FC

3 - 3

Glasgow Rangers

SCO LC

01/09/2024 07:30

Celtic FC

3 - 0

Glasgow Rangers

SCO PR

25/05/2024 10:00

Celtic FC

1 - 0

Glasgow Rangers

SCOFAC

11/05/2024 07:30

Celtic FC

2 - 1

Glasgow Rangers

SCO PR

07/04/2024 07:00

Glasgow Rangers

3 - 3

Celtic FC

SCO PR

30/12/2023 08:30

Celtic FC

2 - 1

Glasgow Rangers

SCO PR

Glasgow Rangers

Draw

33%

Celtic FC

67%

Glasgow Rangers Last 6 matches

29/12/2024 11:00

Motherwell 2 - 2 Glasgow Rangers SCO PR

26/12/2024 13:45

Saint Mirren 2 - 1 Glasgow Rangers SCO PR

21/12/2024 11:00

Glasgow Rangers 1 - 0 Dundee SCO PR

15/12/2024 11:30

Celtic FC 3 - 3 Glasgow Rangers SCO LC

12/12/2024 16:00

Glasgow Rangers 1 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur UEFA EL

08/12/2024 08:00

Ross County 0 - 3 Glasgow Rangers SCO PR

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Celtic FC

29/12/2024 11:00

Celtic FC 4 - 0 Saint Johnstone SCO PR

26/12/2024 11:00

Celtic FC 4 - 0 Motherwell SCO PR

22/12/2024 08:00

Dundee United 0 - 0 Celtic FC SCO PR

15/12/2024 11:30

Celtic FC 3 - 3 Glasgow Rangers SCO LC

10/12/2024 13:45

Dinamo Zagreb 0 - 0 Celtic FC UEFA CL

07/12/2024 11:00

Celtic FC 3 - 0 Hibernian SCO PR

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...

Played games

Glasgow Rangers

Celtic FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.32

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.63

Scored

Avg. per game

3.26

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

17 (89%)2 (11%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

19 (100%)0 (0%)

Glasgow Rangers

Recent matches

Celtic FC

Under /Over

(84%)16 3(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)19 0(0%)

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(63%)12 7(37%)

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)11 8(42%)

/Yes

(37%)7 12(63%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(32%)6 13(68%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Glasgow Rangers

Celtic FC

Shots

Glasgow Rangers

Total shots

21.74 avg / game

Blocked

88 total

Avg. 6.77

Celtic FC

Total shots

20.42 avg / game

Blocked

94 total

Avg. 6.27

Glasgow Rangers Pass Celtic FC

Total passes

10796

Avg. 568 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

65%

Total passes

14166

Avg. 746 / game

Accurate

90%

Ball possession

75%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Glasgow Rangers

Played games

Celtic FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.53

Clean sheets

0.68

7.74

147

Corners

190

10.00

21.68

412

Throw-ins

381

20.05

1.84

Offsides

2.00

1.68

GK saves

1.89

Glasgow Rangers

DISCIPLINARY

Celtic FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.21

0.68

0.05

0.00

9.84

187

Fouls

184

9.68

15.95

303

Tackles

261

13.74

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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 2025 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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