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

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 vs Celtic FC: Starting Lineups Time : 02/01/2025 11:00

Glasgow Rangers
3 - 0
Finished
Celtic FC
90+4' event Oscar Cortes / Ianis Hagi
90+4' event Connor Barron / Nicolas Raskin
90+3' event Cyriel Dessers / Hamza Igamane
90+1' event Robbie Fraser / Jefte
81' event Danilo Pereira da Silva
80' event Danilo Pereira da Silva / Nedim Bajrami
66' event Robin Propper
45+5' event Nicolas Raskin
45+1' event Jefte
7' event Ianis Hagi
event 75' Arne Engels / Reo Hatate
event 64' Alex Valle Gomez / Greg Taylor
event 64' Adam Idah / Kyogo Furuhashi
event 64' Luke McCowan / Paulo Bernardo
event 61' Nicolas Kuhn
event 33' Callum McGregor
90+4' event Oscar Cortes / Ianis Hagi
event 75' Arne Engels / Reo Hatate
90+4' event Connor Barron / Nicolas Raskin
event 64' Alex Valle Gomez / Greg Taylor
90+3' event Cyriel Dessers / Hamza Igamane
event 64' Adam Idah / Kyogo Furuhashi
90+1' event Robbie Fraser / Jefte
event 64' Luke McCowan / Paulo Bernardo
81' event Danilo Pereira da Silva
event 61' Nicolas Kuhn
80' event Danilo Pereira da Silva / Nedim Bajrami
event 33' Callum McGregor
66' event Robin Propper
45+5' event Nicolas Raskin
45+1' event Jefte
7' event Ianis Hagi
Glasgow Rangers Glasgow Rangers
Substitutions
#9 Cyriel Dessers
#8 Connor Barron
#47 Robbie Fraser
#7 Oscar Cortes
#99 Danilo Pereira da Silva
#20 Kieran Dowell
#38 Leon Thomson King
#17 Rabbi Matondo
#54 Mason Munn
Glasgow Rangers Glasgow Rangers Celtic FC Celtic FC
24Shots4
9Shots on Goal1
11Fouls13
8Corner Kick4
13Free kick11
2Offside3
2Yellow card2
22Aerial22
1Save6
16Successful Tackles16
11Interceptions7
38Long pass13
1Assist0
6Shots off goal3
1Hit The Post0
8Head Success14
9Blocked0
16Tackle16
5Dribbles3
16Throw-in26
345Passes542
101Attacks94
51Dangerous attacks38
3Corner Kicks(HT)3
Celtic FC Celtic FC
Substitutions
#27 Arne Engels
#9 Adam Idah
#11 Alex Valle Gomez
#14 Luke McCowan
#12 Viljami Sinisalo
#7 Luis Enrique Palma Oseguera
#6 Auston Trusty
#56 Anthony Ralston
#13 Hyun-jun Yang
Commentary
90+4' Glasgow Rangers — substitution: Oscar Cortes / Ianis Hagi
90+4' Glasgow Rangers — substitution: Connor Barron / Nicolas Raskin
90+3' Glasgow Rangers — substitution: Cyriel Dessers / Hamza Igamane
90+1' Glasgow Rangers — substitution: Robbie Fraser / Jefte
81' Goal! Danilo Pereira da Silva - Glasgow Rangers
80' Glasgow Rangers — substitution: Danilo Pereira da Silva / Nedim Bajrami
75' Celtic FC — substitution: Arne Engels / Reo Hatate
66' Goal! Robin Propper - Glasgow Rangers
64' Celtic FC — substitution: Alex Valle Gomez / Greg Taylor
64' Celtic FC — substitution: Adam Idah / Kyogo Furuhashi
64' Celtic FC — substitution: Luke McCowan / Paulo Bernardo
61' Nicolas Kuhn - Celtic FC receive a yellow card
45+5' Nicolas Raskin - Glasgow Rangers receive a yellow card
45+1' Jefte - Glasgow Rangers receive a yellow card
33' Callum McGregor - Celtic FC receive a yellow card
7' Goal! Ianis Hagi - Glasgow Rangers

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 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.

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 standings and the 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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