Despite losing the most recent encounter 3-0 at Ibrox at the beginning of the year, Celtic has only lost two of their last fifteen games with their fierce rivals (W9-D4-L2).
But the Hoops had previously beaten Rangers 3-0 at Celtic Park earlier in the season and in the aforementioned Scottish League Cup final in December.
In addition to scoring in the season's opening Old Firm game and the League Cup final against Rangers, Daizen Maeda has scored in five of Celtic's last six Premiership games.
Vaclav Cerny, a winger for Rangers from Czechia, has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season. The Wolfsburg loanee has scored in each of the previous three away games for the Gers.
Brendan Rodgers’ team is firmly on track to reclaim the Premiership title, currently holding a commanding 16-point lead over Rangers with just nine games remaining.
After defeating Rangers in a dramatic penalty shootout during December’s League Cup final, Celtic remain in contention for a treble following their 2-0 victory over Hibernian in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals last week. On that occasion, our analyst Mark accurately predicted a Celtic win for both the half-time and full-time result.
Rangers fans might understandably feel uneasy about penalty shootouts, given their heartbreaking losses in the 2022 Europa League final and the recent League Cup final against Celtic. However, a standout performance from goalkeeper Jack Butland, combined with the electric support of the home crowd, propelled Rangers to a thrilling victory over Fenerbahce, securing a quarter-final showdown with Athletic Club.
Despite suffering their fourth home defeat of the season, Rangers head to Celtic Park in strong form, having won their last four away matches across all competitions.
Our prediction for this Parkhead game between the league-leading Hoops and the second-place Gers is a home victory. With 75 points, Celtic leads the table immediately and is 16 points ahead of their opponents. The Hoops will need only two more victories to capture a fourth straight championship if they win here.
This fixture will include visiting supporters for the first time since 2023. After defeating Celtic 3-0 in January, the visiting team will be hoping to quiet them. However, with the championship now out of their grasp, the Rangers may have their objectives shifted after a game that went to penalties on Thursday.
