Celtic vs Rangers confirmed lineups, team news, and match prediction. Explore the latest odds and tactical insights ahead of this crucial Premiership clash.
Celtic vs Rangers Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 20 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 12:00 UK time |
Venue | Celtic Park |
The starting lineups for Celtic vs Rangers in the Premiership have been confirmed.
Celtic Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI: Viljami Sinisalo, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Colby Donovan, Mika Baur, Callum McGregor, Kieran Tierney, Camilo Durán, Benjamin Nygren, Luke McCowan
Substitutes: Anthony Ralston, Kasper Høgh, Haissem Hassan, Dane Murray, Sebastian Tounekti, Sam Johnstone, Shumaira Mheuka, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Forrest
Rangers Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI: Ivor Pandur, Dujon Sterling, James Penrice, Olwethu Makhanya, Emmanuel Fernandez, Dan Neil, Nicolas Raskin, Kim Min-Su, Djeidi Gassama, Ryan Naderi, Kevin Kelsy
Substitutes: Tochi Chukwuani, Vanja Dragojevic, Findlay Curtis, Badredine Bouanani, Liam Kelly, Cameron Devlin, Bojan Miovski, Ben Godfrey, Ross McCrorie
Celtic vs Rangers Immediate Reaction
Celtic
Celtic are set up in a 3-4-3 formation with Viljami Sinisalo starting in goal behind a defensive trio of Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, and Liam Scales. Colby Donovan and Kieran Tierney provide width from the wing-back spots alongside central midfielders Mika Baur and Callum McGregor. In attack, Camilo Durán leads the line, flanked by Benjamin Nygren and Luke McCowan.
Rangers
Rangers line up in a 4-4-1-1 shape with Ivor Pandur between the posts behind a back four consisting of Dujon Sterling, Olwethu Makhanya, Emmanuel Fernandez, and James Penrice. The midfield features Dan Neil and Nicolas Raskin in the centre, flanked by Kim Min-Su and Djeidi Gassama on the wings. Ryan Naderi slots into the attacking midfield role playing just behind lone striker Kevin Kelsy.
Celtic vs Rangers Reactive Bet Builder
Today's featured bet builder focuses on key attacking and defensive contributions, backing Celtic in the match win market. In attack for the Bhoys, Camilo Durán is tipped to register over 1.5 shots on target. For Rangers, Djeidi Gassama is backed to attempt over 2.5 shots, while defender Dujon Sterling is selected to be shown a card.
Celtic vs Rangers Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Celtic enter this fixture having won their last 13 matches in the Premiership and boasting an impressive recent home record against their rivals. While Rangers arrive on the back of a four-game winning streak in the league, the hosts' firepower and domestic momentum make them the favourites to take the victory.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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