The model estimates 1.67 goals for Rangers and 1.62 for Celtic. These scoring rates produce the outcome probabilities below. They are estimates, not guarantees.
Competition-fitted model calculation · · dixon-coles-v2 2.5.0
Recent-form panels contain 6 completed matches for Rangers and 6 for Celtic, before kickoff. These panel counts are not the full model training sample. Injury and suspension coverage is unavailable; late team news may change the outlook.
Saved before kickoff: Celtic · 41%. . This is a timestamped database record, not proof of public publication or a placed bet.
Fair prices are model estimates, not bookmaker quotes. A likely outcome is not automatically a value bet.
Rangers is going head to head with Celtic on January 02, 2027 at 00:00. This match is part of Scottish Premiership — Round 22.
Rangers take on Celtic in the Scottish Premiership on 2 January 2027 at 00:00.
Rangers are currently placed 2nd in the table with 21 points, while Celtic occupy 1st position with 25 points.
Rangers come into this match with 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 completed matches, whereas Celtic have 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 6 completed matches.
In their last 195 recorded meetings, Celtic have 90 wins against Rangers, with 36 draws.
Prediction: Rangers to win with probability 41%. Most likely scoreline: 2-1. Avg goals: 3.29. Over 2.5: 64%. BTTS: 66%.




There have been over 2.5 goals in 5 of Rangers's last 6 matches.
In their last 6 matches, Rangers have been unbeaten on 4 occasions.
Rangers have won only 2 of their last 6 matches.
There have been over 2.5 goals in 5 of Celtic's last 6 matches.
Both teams have scored in 5 of Celtic's last 6 matches.
In their last 6 matches, Celtic have been unbeaten on 4 occasions.