Celtic vs Rangers: match statistics
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Celtic vs Rangers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Celtic plays Rangers in Premiership (Scotland). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Venue: Celtic Park.
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 2.61 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 50% for BTTS and 56% 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 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 56% 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.
Before kickoff
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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 | 2.61 | ▼ 1.83 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 28% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 81% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
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
When do Celtic and Rangers play?
Celtic face Rangers on September 20, 2026 in Premiership at Celtic Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match 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 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% 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.