Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(31) 20 Goals 13 (16)
(25) 16 Assists 9 (13)
(7) 7.2 Average Ratings 7 (6.8)
28.4 Average Age 27.7
177.9 Average Height (cm) 183.6
(1.5) 1.5 Shots pg 1.2 (1.1)
(57%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 49% (47%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.8)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

Celtic
Rangers
No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Nicolas Raskin Out 6.95
Ridvan Yilmaz Out 6.72
Leon Balogun Doubtful 6.98
Óscar Cortés Doubtful 6.71

Team News

Celtic
Rangers
  • Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers made two changes as the Hoops knocked Hibernian out of the League Cup with a 3-1 win at Parkhead, before a dominant display saw them sweep St Mirren aside with a 3-0 victory in Paisley.
  • Kasper Schmeichel remained behind an unchanged back four of Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales and Greg Taylor. Reo Hatate and Callum McGregor were joined by Paulo Bernardo in midfield, with Matt O'Riley having departed the club for Brighton & Hove Albion.
  • The other alteration came up front, as Nicholas Kühn made way for Adam Idah who made his first start since rejoining the club from Norwich City. Daizen Maeda moved out to the left flank, with James Forrest continuing on the right-hand side.
  • Rangers boss Philippe Clement made four changes from the Gers advancing into the League Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over St Johnstone at Hampden, before they blew Ross County away with a 6-0 victory at the national stadium.
  • James Tavernier, John Souttar and Jefte kept their places in the Rangers back four, with Leon Balogun - who hobbled off at half-time - joining them at the previously injured Robin Propper's expense.
  • Connor Barron replaced Kieran Dowell to accompany Dujon Sterling in midfield. Tom Lawrence took Mohamed Diomande's place to accompany Vaclav Cerny and Rabbi Matondo in support of Cyriel Dessers, as Danilo dropped onto the bench.

Prediction

  • The first Old Firm of the Scottish Premiership season takes place on Sunday, as Celtic host Rangers at lunchtime on derby day in Glasgow.
  • The Hoops have had the bragging rights in this fixture more recently than not, winning three of the four Scottish Premiership meetings between the two teams last season along with leaving it late to snatch the Scottish Cup from their bitter rivals. Top of the league table, three wins from three matches, Celtic will want to make it four from four and open up a five-point gap to Rangers.
  • The Gers have responded well to a disappointing draw in Edinburgh against Hearts on the opening day, winning both league matches since and advancing into the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals. However, their failure to beat Celtic in the Scottish Premiership last season is arguably what cost them the league title after clawing their way back into the race but ultimately falling short.
  • A win for Rangers at Parkhead would be a massive psychological boost, but Celtic have looked slick since the campaign kicked off and will fancy their chances of claiming victory on derby day once more.
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