Rangers welcomes Celtic in this League Cup Final. Read on for key stats and predictions!
These teams both come from Glasgow, the biggest city in Scotland. The two teams are by far the most popular and successful in the country, and their rivalry is a classic in Scottish culture which also reflects political, social and religious differences. It’s called the Old Firm whenever these two meet, and the meetings are rarely without drama.
It's no vacation for neither Rangers nor Celtic as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
Rangers form and stats
Rangers was eliminated in the semi-finals last season in the League Cup. Aberdeen was too strong.Rangers has a nice streak going on as they have played eleven consecutive games without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Celtic defeat 98 days ago. Ever since the Celtic game Rangers has been unbeatable here at Hampden Park producing five straight wins.
Defensively the home team are doing well, with their goalkeeper Allan McGregor not having conceded a league goal in 281 minutes.
Rangers manager S. Gerrard and his team return home after a 2-2 draw away versus Aberdeen in the Premiership. Ahead of that match, Rangers won a home game hosting Hearts (5-0).
A case of two points dropped for Rangers in the Aberdeen match as a lead 2-0 was lost and what looked like a victory ended in a draw.
There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Rangers, as the Europa League home game vs Young Boys is only four days away.
Celtic form and stats
Last season their League Cup adventure ended in the final against Aberdeen.Celtic have been producing wins at home as well, producing a total of seven victories in a row regardless of arena. Celtic love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.
The supporters enjoyed Celtic's previous game versus Hamilton Academical, a Premiership 2-1 win played at home. Prior to that result Celtic won their away game at Ross County in the Premiership. The scoreline was 4-1.
The visitors will be packing their bags again in only four days as another away game awaits: The Europa League trip to CFR Cluj.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Rangers won 2 games, 1 match ended with a draw and Celtic has 7 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 4 / 6Top Goalscorers
 
J. Defoe
10 goals
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A. Morelos
10 goals
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R. Christie
9 goals
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Rangers missing players
Celtic missing players
| Rangers | Celtic | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 18 | 11 | Won | W | 8 | 21 | ||
| 5 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | ||
| 61 | 36 | Scored | S | 29 | 70 | ||
| 15 | 6 | Conceded | C | 11 | 21 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 80% | 83% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 91% | 96% | ||
| 60% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 55% | 64% | ||
| 44% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 45% | 48% | ||
| 16% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 36% | 28% | ||
| 40% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 64% | 56% | ||
| 56% | 58% | Clean Sheets | C S | 27% | 40% | ||
| 8% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 9% | 4% | ||
| 5.9 | 7.2 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 6.1 | 7.1 | ||
| 3 | 3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 3.3 | 2.7 | ||
| 1.5 | 1.5 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.4 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red Cards | R C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 376 | 203 | Total Shots | T S | 155 | 392 | ||
| 159 | 93 | Shots on Target | S O | 57 | 164 | ||
| 38% | 39% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 51% | 43% | ||
- Celtic have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Celtic have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Celtic haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Rangers have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Rangers have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Rangers have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Rangers have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Rangers haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.