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 September 20, 2026. Venue: Celtic Park. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Celtic has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Rangers has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Celtic scores 2.33 goals per game and allows 0.50. Rangers scores 1.17 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Celtic's games and 50% of Rangers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 33%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Celtic has the higher season xG average, 2.61 to 2.25 per game. Celtic takes 22.7 shots per game, while Rangers takes 21.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Celtic leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Rangers leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Celtic's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Rangers, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% 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
Celtic have a clear home advantage: they have won all of their matches at home so far, scoring an average of 2.00 goals and conceding just 0.33 per game. The hosts also create more high-quality chances, as reflected by their home xG of 2.43 compared with Rangers’ 1.95 away from home, while they also average 8 shots on target to their opponents’ 5.67. Rangers are, however, in excellent current form, having won their last five matches, and have conceded just 1 goal in their last five games, so a very closely contested derby cannot be ruled out. Celtic’s home defense nevertheless looks more reliable than the visitors’ away backline, which allows an average of 1.19 xG and 0.67 goals per match. The superior chance quality, 63% possession and perfect home record all slightly favor a Celtic win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The stronger signal points to BTTS - No, as Celtic keep a clean sheet in 67% of their matches and concede just 0.67 goals per game on average across the season. Rangers are in excellent defensive form: they have conceded just 1 goal in their last 5 matches, averaging 0.2 per game, while BTTS landed in only 20% of those appearances. Celtic post a high 2.55 xG and average 23.67 shots, making their goal highly likely, but their conversion rate is just 4%, with an average of 1.0 goals scored per game this season. Rangers create plenty, with an average xG of 1.95, but against a Celtic defense with 0.95 xG conceded and a high clean-sheet rate, they may struggle to find the back of the net. Celtic’s season BTTS rate of 33%, along with both teams being below the league average of 50%, further supports a scenario in which at least one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal points to Under 3.5 goals: neither team has exceeded this line in their league matches so far, and they concede just 0.67 goals per game on average. Celtic create a high volume of chances, with an average xG of 2.55 and 23.67 shots, but convert them into goals only 4% of the time, limiting the potential for a high-scoring game. Rangers also boast a solid defense, conceding just 1 goal in their last five matches, despite their opponents generating an average xG of 1.04. The attacking form of both sides supports the possibility of at least two goals, as each has recently averaged 1.6 goals per match, but the defensive profile and Celtic’s low conversion rate more strongly favor a total of 1-3 goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Rangers win at full-time, as the visitors were level after 45 minutes in 3 of their last 5 matches and were never trailing at that stage. Rangers are on a five-match winning streak, averaging 1.6 goals per game while conceding just 0.2 during this period. They won 80% of their recent second halves, scoring an average of 1.0 goal after the break and conceding none. Celtic have a higher home xG, 2.55 compared with Rangers’ 1.95, and average 23.67 shots per match, making a level first half more likely than a clear Rangers lead from the outset. However, the hosts conceded an average of 0.6 goals after the break, while Rangers’ defensive stability in the closing stages supports them completing the turnaround in the second half.
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) | 42% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.18 |
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 25% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Celtic · 2.4 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.
Celtic is 99% better for: goals scored per game.
2.33 goals / game - Celtic · 1.17 goals / game - Rangers
Celtic is 34% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.5 goals / game - Celtic · 0.67 goals / game - Rangers
Celtic scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 games), while Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 games).
Rangers scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 games), while Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 games).
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.
Celtic is 83% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.83 pts / game - Celtic · 1 pts / game - Rangers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Celtic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 17% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* 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 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 | ▲ 2.83 | 2.59 | ▼ 1.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 54% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 26% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 78% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Celtic's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss against Rangers. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Celtic vs Rangers?
The Premiership match finished Celtic 0:1 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 4 head-to-head matches Celtic won 1, Rangers won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Celtic vs Rangers?
Celtic score 2.33 goals per game on average and Rangers 1.17. The Premiership average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Celtic's matches and 50% of Rangers's.
What form are Celtic and Rangers in?
Over the last 5 games Celtic have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Rangers 4-0-1 (2.40 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.