Celtic vs Rangers prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for Scottish Premiership match
Scotland's two biggest football clubs battle it out again this weekend as the pair look to gain crucial footing in this season's race for the Premiership title.
Celtic begin this matchday in top spot, five points ahead of their great foes, though they have played two matches more in the process.
That means that Celtic need to grab a win here in order to keep their title charge within their own hands, but Rangers have been in fantastic form of late and will push them all the way.
Philippe Clement's side have now won seven matches in succession across all competitions, keeping four clean sheets across that stint, as they begin their push to the summit.
Celtic vs Rangers match facts
- Date: Saturday, December 30, 2023
- Kickoff time: 12:30 p.m. local (7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 a.m. PT)
- Location: Celtic Park (Glasgow, Scotland)
- Last meeting: Rangers 0-1 Celtic (September 3, 2023 | Scottish Premiership)
Celtic vs Rangers prediction, odds
- Moneyline lean: Draw (+250)
- Score prediction: Celtic 1-1 Rangers
*Odds correct as on December 29.
Celtic vs Rangers best bet
- Pick: Under 2.5 goals scored
- Odds: -105 (DraftKings)
Although Old Firm derbies usually deliver drama, these matchups have lacked on the firepower front of late.
That's because two of the past three clashes between these two famous outfits have finished 1-0 to Celtic and with the Bhoys having conceded just 14 times in 20 league outings this season, Rangers could find them hard to break down again here.
The visitors boast a stunning defensive record, too, though, and one that is even more impressive as they have let in just eight Scottish Premiership goals to date this term.
That could point to a low-scoring affair in this latest encounter then and at -105 for the under 2.5 goals scored selection, DraftKings are offering solid value.
Celtic vs Rangers flier bet
- Pick: Matt O'Riley to score anytime
- Odds: +350 (DraftKings)
Even though he plays in central midfield, Denmark international Matt O'Riley has proved himself to be a bit of a goalscorer this season.
In Scottish Premiership action, the 23-year-old has netted nine times across 19 matches, and even though just three of those have come on home soil, he has the capabilities to add further to that tally here.
There is the small caveat that he's failed to score in all 11 of his prior meetings with Rangers, but at +350 to score anytime with DraftKings, there's attractive value in him breaking that streak.
