Rangers vs Celtic Tactical Preview: Predicted Lineups and Betting Odds

Rangers are six points behind Celtic in the Premiership. They are also in Europa League semifinals after beating Braga on aggregate. Celtic are chasing a domestic treble and they play Rangers in Scottish Cup semifinal on Thursday.

Celtic are playing attractive football under Ange Postecoglou. Alfredo Morelos is injured. Celtic's defensive resilience should be repeated against Rangers.

Rangers lost 2-1 to Celtic at Ibrox two weeks ago. Aaron Ramsey and Scott Sinclair scored for the visitors. Celtic scored twice in the first half.

Celtic are preparing for their Hampden Park trip. David Turnbull is fit enough to play.

Celtic's predicted XI: Joe Hart, Josip Juranovic, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Carl Starfelt, Greg Taylor, Callum McGregor, Tom Rogic, Reo Hatate, Filipe Jota, Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda.

Rangers Predicted XI: Allan McGregor, James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, Leon Balogun, Calvin Bassey, John Lundstram, Ryan Jack, Joe Aribo, Aaron Ramsey, and Ryan Kent.

Celtic are the team to beat Rangers. The Japanese attacking duo of Furuhashi and Maeda will keep the opponents on their toes. Cameron Carter-Vickers might frustrate the Gers once more.

Kemar Roofe scored a hat-trick last week against St. Mirren and a decisive extra-time goal against Braga. Ryan Kent must exhibit his excellence from the wide and the midfield pair of John Lundstram and Ryan Jack should nullify Celtic’s press.

Rangers are 21/10 to win the match against Celtic. The bookies have placed the odds at 23/20 on the Bhoys to triumph.

Rangers and Celtic are playing in the Old Firm derby. Celtic will win 2-1.