Glasgow Rangers vs Celtic FC Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – August 31

Glasgow Rangers

D D W W W

2nd place in League

0-0

31/08/2025 07:00

Celtic FC

D W W L W

3rd place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Glasgow Rangers vs Celtic FC on August 31, 2025 (kick-off: 07:00) 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 for you.

Glasgow Rangers are currently 2nd with 69 points after 33 matches.
Celtic FC sit 3rd with 67 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Celtic FC to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Glasgow Rangers and Celtic FC have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, 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

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Weather

07:00

2025-08-31

Glasgow Rangers vs Celtic FC - Prediction & Odds

Glasgow Rangers

Celtic FC

2025-08-31 07:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/08/2025

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

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

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

Glasgow Rangers

33%

Draw

33%

Celtic FC

33%

Glasgow Rangers Last 6 matches

27/08/2025 15:00

Club Brugge 6 - 0 Glasgow Rangers UEFA CL

24/08/2025 07:00

Saint Mirren 1 - 1 Glasgow Rangers SCO PR

19/08/2025 15:00

Glasgow Rangers 1 - 3 Club Brugge UEFA CL

16/08/2025 12:45

Glasgow Rangers 4 - 2 Alloa Athletic SCO LC

12/08/2025 13:00

FC Viktoria Plzen 2 - 1 Glasgow Rangers UEFA CL

09/08/2025 12:45

Glasgow Rangers 1 - 1 Dundee SCO PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Celtic FC

26/08/2025 12:45

FC Kairat Almaty 0 - 0 Celtic FC UEFA CL

23/08/2025 10:00

Celtic FC 3 - 0 Livingston SCO PR

20/08/2025 15:00

Celtic FC 0 - 0 FC Kairat Almaty UEFA CL

15/08/2025 14:45

Celtic FC 4 - 1 Falkirk SCO LC

10/08/2025 07:30

Aberdeen 0 - 2 Celtic FC SCO PR

03/08/2025 11:30

Celtic FC 1 - 0 Saint Mirren SCO PR

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

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

316

Avg. per game

1.05

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

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

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

(69%)31 14(31%)

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

16.39 avg / game

Blocked

980 total

Avg. 4.64

Glasgow Rangers Pass Celtic FC

Total passes

120505

Avg. 504 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

58%

Total passes

146844

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

119

0.40

6.46

1938

Corners

2250

7.50

17.15

5146

Throw-ins

4887

16.29

1.53

458

Offsides

495

1.65

2.12

636

GK saves

591

1.97

Glasgow Rangers

DISCIPLINARY

Celtic FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.69

508

384

1.28

0.07

0.05

9.99

2997

Fouls

2862

9.54

11.59

3476

Tackles

3074

10.25

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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 31 August 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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