Celtic vs Rangers Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Raw output from both teams looks comparable at first glance, yet once we account for Strength of Schedule, a clear hierarchy emerges. The favorite has repeatedly risen to the challenge against higher-caliber opponents, underlining a genuine quality advantage.

Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 36.6 vs 45.4), making the raw statistics a reliable comparison tool in this matchup.

Few sides can match Rangers in front of goal. Their 2.4 average per fixture tells the story, with K. Wilkinson driving that output personally responsible for 8 goals this campaign.

Defensively, Rangers holds the advantage — allowing just 1.1 goals per game against Celtic's 1.5.

Rangers has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.

Rangers has an exceptional home record with a 80% win rate at their home ground. When playing at home, they become significantly more dangerous.

Rangers is a strong road performer with a 60% away win rate, proving they can deliver results regardless of venue.

Crunching the numbers, this match averages out to 3.1 total goals. Going Over 2.5 carries the stronger statistical case, with the BTTS market looking possible given current form.

🔥 Form Momentum: Rangers is in scorching form, winning 7 of their last 10 matches with 24 goals scored. This level of consistency is difficult to sustain but devastating while it lasts.

📊 Key Trend: The form trajectories are diverging. Rangers is on the rise with 7W in last 10, while Celtic shows signs of decline with 4W in last 10.

💡 Why This Matters: The 26.2-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 85% win probability for Rangers. In practical terms, Rangers would win 8 out of 10 such matchups.

The numbers point firmly toward Rangers in this contest. Their superior power rating of 64.5, compared to 38.3 for the opposition, reflects a meaningful edge across the metrics that matter most when projecting an outcome.

These teams have faced each other 3 times in their recent matches, adding extra spice to this rivalry. In the Scottish SWF Cup (2026-05-31), Celtic eliminated Rangers with a 0-1 result. Cup matches bring a unique intensity, and Celtic showed they can handle the pressure. Notably, Celtic achieved this result away from home, which is particularly impressive. Winning on the road against Rangers shows genuine quality and mental strength. The narrow 0-1 result shows how tight these encounters are. A single moment of quality or a tactical tweak could swing the next meeting either way. Rangers will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. Celtic will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost. In their recent Scottish SWPL 1 match (2026-05-17), Rangers prevailed 4-0 against Celtic. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. Rangers secured this victory at home, where they tend to be strongest. However, the next encounter could present a different challenge if the venue changes. The 4-0 scoreline was emphatic — Rangers completely dominated Celtic in that encounter, raising serious questions about Celtic's ability to compete at this level. Celtic will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. Rangers will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost. In their recent Scottish SWPL 1 match (2026-04-06), Rangers prevailed 0-3 against Celtic. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. Notably, Rangers achieved this result away from home, which is particularly impressive. Winning on the road against Celtic shows genuine quality and mental strength. The 0-3 scoreline was emphatic — Rangers completely dominated Celtic in that encounter, raising serious questions about Celtic's ability to compete at this level. Celtic will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. Rangers will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost.