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Rangers vs Celtic

Scotland Scotland

League Cup Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
VS
11:00 AM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

The first leg ended 3-1. The second leg of this knockout tie follows. Form suggests where the edge lies here. Recent numbers: Rangers at 2 goals for, 1.36 against; Celtic at 2.2 for, 1.2 against. Past meetings favor Celtic slightly — 1-3-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on May 10, 2026, ending 3:1. xG projections (1.25 - 1.88) back Celtic to edge this. AI prediction: Away (2) Win — correct score tipped at 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

43%
Rangers
15%
Draws
42%
Celtic
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Rangers

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

42% / Low Confidence
  • Rangers haven't matched Celtic's recent run of results.
  • 42% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Celtic arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Celtic, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 25.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79.4%
Rangers Clean Sheet 10%
Celtic Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Rangers Celtic
Matches Played 28 30
Wins 14 22
Draws 6 4
Losses 8 4
Goals Scored 2 2.2
Goals Conceded 1.36 1.2
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 10, 2026 Premiership
Celtic vs Rangers
3:1
Mar 8, 2026 Scottish Cup
Rangers vs Celtic
0:1
Mar 1, 2026 Premiership
Rangers vs Celtic
2:2
Jan 3, 2026 Premiership
Celtic vs Rangers
1:3
Nov 2, 2025 League Cup
Celtic vs Rangers
3:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Rangers 30 / 100
Celtic 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Rangers Celtic

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Celtic Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Rangers's goal record stands at 89% scoring rate across 28 recent games.

H2H data points to 3.40 goals as a typical output.

Defensive concern: Celtic conceded in 73% of 30 recent games.

Rangers went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Rangers VS Celtic
1.5 Goals Scored 2.63
1.13 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 88%
13% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Rangers

(Home)
09 Sept
Rangers
1 : 0
St. Mirren
05 Sept
Rangers
1 : 0
Motherwell
02 Sept
Falkirk
1 : 2
Rangers
30 Aug
Aberdeen
0 : 1
Rangers
27 Aug
Jablonec
2 : 0
Rangers
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Celtic

(Away)
09 Sept
St Johnstone
0 : 1
Celtic
05 Sept
St. Mirren
1 : 2
Celtic
02 Sept
Celtic
3 : 0
Aberdeen
29 Aug
Celtic
2 : 1
Falkirk
25 Aug
LASK Linz
5 : 1
Celtic
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/8-finals
Kilmarnock 3
Ayr 2
Aberdeen 3
Dundee FC 0
Rangers 5
St. Mirren 1
Dundee Utd 0
Celtic 4
Dunfermline 1
Ross County 2
Hibernian 1
Partick 0
Stenhousemuir 1
Motherwell 0
Hearts 6
Inverness 2
Quarter-finals
Kilmarnock -
Aberdeen -
Rangers -
Celtic -
Ross County -
Hibernian -
Stenhousemuir 0
Hearts 3
Semi-finals
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Final
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