Rangers vs Celtic predictions and betting tips – All-or-nothing Old Firm derby

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With Heart of Midlothian leading the way, Rangers and Celtic might both miss out on the Scottish Premiership title this season. One of the Old Firm duo will also be knocked out of the Scottish Cup this weekend. Will Rangers advance to the semi-finals at Ibrox, or can Celtic go to the home of their rivals and win? Here is what to expect on Sunday.Rangers to win – 21/20 with QuickBetOver 2.5 goals and both teams to score – 8/11 with SBKYoussef Chermiti to score any time – 6/4 with LadbrokesRangers vs Celtic oddsFind the latest Rangers vs Celtic betting odds here. All odds are provided by our recommended football bookmakers and are subject to change.Rangers vs Celtic predictionsIn the end, nothing was decided when Rangers and Celtic locked horns last weekend. A 2-2 draw at Ibrox was, above all, a good result for Hearts. Neither Rangers nor Celtic were able to gain ground on the surprise leaders of the Scottish Premiership, allowing Hearts to increase their lead at the summit of the standings.It was a game of two halves last time out. Rangers got out of the blocks quickly, with a stunning goal from Youssef Chermiti giving them the lead in the eighth minute.Chermiti then doubled his tally for the afternoon to give the home team a 2-0 lead at the interval.Celtic found themselves in a difficult position, but they regrouped at half-time and looked like a different team in the second period.Kieran Tierney halved the deficit in the 56th minute, before Reo Hatate equalised in stoppage time to earn Celtic a point and deny Rangers all three.“If you’re 2-0 down at half-time, you have to question yourself,” Martin O’Neill said afterwards. “I spend my life questioning myself, to tell you the truth. “But anyway, we pulled it round second half. Great effort by the players, they’ve shown great spirit. Coming here is a difficult task, particularly if you’re chasing the game as we were.”Both teams remain outsiders in the title race, even after Celtic’s 2-1 victory over Aberdeen in midweek.That success saw Celtic climb above their arch-rivals and into second place. Celtic are now on 58 points, with Rangers one back on 57.The problem for both clubs is that Hearts have amassed 63 points and are therefore in pole position to win the championship in what would be a groundbreaking moment for Scottish football. As things stand, the Scottish Cup provides the clearest path to silverware for either Rangers or Celtic. Yet one of the Glaswegian giants will fall by the wayside this weekend.Given the way this season has gone, no one should assume that the winner of Sunday’s tie will go on to lift the trophy. But with Hearts already out, they would be clear favourites going into the semis.Unlike last weekend, something concrete will be decided on Sunday. For one of Rangers or Celtic, the end in the Scottish Cup is nigh.Rangers vs Celtic betting tipsA place in the last four of the Scottish Cup is up for grabs when Rangers face Celtic this weekend. Rangers to eke out winCeltic will need to start this game much quicker than they did last weekend. O’Neill’s men cannot afford to give Rangers a two-goal headstart again.The Gers, for their part, will need to do a better job of managing the match if they do establish another lead.Danny Rohl’s side are our pick to triumph, although it will be close. Home advantage is one factor in Rangers’ favour: they have won nine of their last 10 domestic games at Ibrox.Another is that they have had a full week to prepare for the derby, whereas Celtic were in action on Wednesday. Back Rangers to win at 21/20 with QuickBet Goals on the cardsLast weekend’s Old Firm derby was certainly entertaining. Rangers had the better of the first half and Celtic dominated after the break. Both teams scored twice and created several more opportunities.Neutrals will hope to see more of the same on Sunday. Attacks should get the better of defences once more, with a clean sheet likely to elude both Rangers and Celtic.We also envisage at least three goals being scored at Ibrox. Not convinced? Consider that a wager on over 2.5 goals has brought a return in two out of two Old Firm derbies so far in 2026. Choose over 2.5 goals and both teams to score at 8/11 with SBK Chermiti can score againChermiti was at it again last weekend, notching a brace against Celtic to further endear himself to the club’s supporters.Chermiti has had a strange season. He has had frequent unproductive spells, yet the 21-year-old always turns up for the big occasion.Chermiti scored twice against Celtic in a game earlier in the campaign, while he also notched a hat-trick against Hearts in another important encounter.Eight of his nine goals this term have come against Rangers’ two title rivals. Do not be surprised if he steps up in this Old Firm derby as well. Tip Youssef Chermiti to score any time at 6/4 with Ladbrokes Rangers vs Celtic predicted lineupsRangers expected lineup: Butland; Tavernier, Djiga, Fernandez, Rommens; Skov Olsen, Raskin, Chukwuani, Moore; Naderi, Chermiti.Celtic expected lineup: Sinisalo; Araujo, Arthur, Scales, Tierney; McGregor, Hatate; Yang, Nygren, Tounekti; Maeda. Where to watch Rangers vs CelticLocation: Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland.Date and time: Sunday 8th March, 1pm.How to watch: Premier Sports 1.More Scottish football predictionsWe have plenty more Scottish football predictions and picks – find our latest betting tips from expert punters in our match preview overview.About the authorGreg LeaGreg Lea is a freelance football writer from London. 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