Celtic vs Rangers: match statistics
Celtic vs Rangers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Celtic played against Rangers in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on May 10, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Celtic has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Rangers has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Celtic scores 1.83 goals per game and allows 1.06. Rangers scores 1.97 and allows 1.03. Games in this league average 2.74 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Celtic's games and 63% of Rangers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 66% and 57%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Celtic has the higher season xG average, 1.95 to 1.89 per game. Celtic takes 16.9 shots per game, while Rangers takes 16.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Celtic leads at halftime in 49% of its games and scores 0.97 goals per game after halftime. Rangers leads at halftime in 51% and scores 1.17 after halftime.
When the teams score
Celtic's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). For Rangers, it is minutes 76-90+ (19 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.74 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
I back the home win. Celtic have a clear home advantage: they win 76% of home matches, score on average 2.18 goals and concede only 0.76 per game, whereas Rangers win 47% of away fixtures and average 1.82 goals scored with 1.00 conceded. Celtic create higher quality chances (avg xG 2.26 vs 1.78 for Rangers), register more shots on target (7.24 vs 6.12) and hold a large possession edge (67% vs 56%). Form also favors the hosts: Celtic have won 5 of their last 5 matches, averaging 3.0 points per game, while Rangers’ last five show 3 wins and 2 losses, at 1.8 points per game; in those five matches Rangers conceded 11 goals and Celtic 5. A higher clean sheet rate for the hosts (53% vs 35%) and a lower goals-against average make a Celtic victory more likely than a draw or an away win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Both teams show high seasonal BTTS rates: Celtic 61% and Rangers 65%, and in the last 5 matches 80% and 100% respectively, strongly indicating BTTS - Yes. Offensively Celtic average 2.11 goals per season (14 goals in last 5, avg 2.8), and Rangers 1.82 per season (17 goals in last 5, avg 3.4), so both sides regularly create scoring opportunities. Defensively Rangers concede 1.0 goals on average this season, but 2.2 in the last 5 matches, while Celtic concede 1.06 this season and 1.0 in the last 5, suggesting Rangers are more vulnerable to conceding. xG confirms the attacking strength: season xG-for 1.99 for Celtic vs 1.78 for Rangers and xG-against 1.05 vs 1.40, along with similar shots on target averages 6.28 vs 6.12 and low clean sheet percentages 33% and 35% — therefore I assess BTTS (Goal/Goal) as significantly more likely (~86% vs 14%).
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
I project 1.70 xG for Celtic (attacking xG 1.99 vs xG conceded to Rangers 1.40) and 1.41 xG for Rangers (attacking xG 1.78 vs xG conceded to Celtic 1.05), totaling 3.11 expected goals. Both teams regularly produce matches with at least 2 goals: season Over 1.5 is 78% for Celtic and 82% for Rangers, and in the last 5 matches Celtic scored 14 goals (avg. 2.8) while Rangers scored 17 goals (avg. 3.4), which strengthens the Over signal. BTTS rate is 61% (Celtic) and 65% (Rangers), and average shots on target 6.28 vs 6.12 with a 12% conversion suggest both sides will create scoring chances. Season Over 2.5 are 61% and 53% (Celtic/Rangers) and in the last 5 matches 80% and 100%, therefore I assess Over 2.5 at around 72%, whereas Over 3.5 is less certain (season 44% vs 24% and the projected total 3.11 gives ~34%). From these data the strongest and most reliable signal is Over 1.5, hence the recommendation to play the 'over' at the 1.5 line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
I back 1/1 (Celtic leading at half-time and winning) because recent form and statistics indicate a home advantage. Celtic led at the break in 4 of their last 5 matches (80%) and in those games averaged 1.4 first-half goals scored and 0.2 conceded, whereas Rangers led at the break in 3 of 5 (60%) with averages of 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded. Seasonally, Celtic score 2.11 goals at home with an xG of 1.99 versus 1.82 goals and xG 1.78 for Rangers, and the hosts register 17.94 shots per game compared to 15.35 for the visitors, indicating superior chance creation. Celtic have won all of their last 5 matches (100%) versus a 60% win rate for Rangers over five, and the low frequency of both teams scoring before the break (22% and 12%) suggests one side more often holds a lead at the break and that lead has a high probability of holding until full-time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Celtic | Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Celtic is 33% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Celtic · 1.8 pts / game - Rangers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Rangers is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.83 goals / game - Celtic · 1.97 goals / game - Rangers
Celtic scores in 86% of games (30 of 35 meczów), while Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 34% (12 of 35 meczów).
Rangers scores in 89% of games (31 of 35 meczów), while Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 37% (13 of 35 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Celtic
Over / Under - Rangers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Celtic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 49% of games and wins 66%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 51% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 3.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +13 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (19 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Celtic
Rangers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Celtic | Liga | Rangers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.89 | 2.74 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 51% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 66% | 52% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 28% | ▲ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 76% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 80% | • 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Celtic's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss against Rangers. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Celtic vs Rangers?
The Premiership match finished Celtic 3:1 Rangers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Celtic and Rangers?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Celtic won 0, Rangers won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Celtic vs Rangers?
Celtic score 1.83 goals per game on average and Rangers 1.97. The Premiership average is 2.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Celtic's matches and 63% of Rangers's.
What form are Celtic and Rangers in?
Over the last 5 games Celtic have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Rangers 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Celtic vs Rangers?
The statistical background for Celtic vs Rangers — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.