Rangers vs Celtic Prediction 02.01.2025 | The Old Firm - Scotland

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• Competition: Scotland - Premiership
• Date: Thursday, 2nd, January 2025
• Kickoff: 15:00 UK / 16.00 CET
• Venue: Ibrox Stadium (Glasgow)

The second day of the new calendar year brings a high-profile clash at Ibrox Stadium, where Rangers and Celtic will lock horns in Thursday's Premiership action.

Despite proudly holding the title of the most decorated Scottish club with 55 Premiership trophies in their cabinet, the Gers have struggled to reestablish their dominance in the national championship for over a decade. As things stand, it appears that Rangers have effectively drawn a line under their title ambitions for this season, as a string of unexpectedly poor displays in must-win battles has left them trailing their fiery Glasgow rivals by a massive 14-point gap.

In contrast, Celtic have demonstrated their strenght during the first half of the Premiership's regular season by dropping points only twice in their 18 league fixtures through two draws, while the remaining 16 tests ending in triumhphant fashion. It seems that Rangers will no longer stand alone at the top of the Scottish football hierarchy, as the Hoops march relentlessly toward their 55th national title, their fourth consecutive one, having established an almost-unassailable 14-point lead over their closest rivals for the crown.

Rangers vs Celtic Betting Tips: AH2 (0)

This will be the third Old Firm derby of the season, with the previous two ending in Celtic’s favor, first by thrashing Rangers 3-0 in the Premiership before edging them out in a nail-biting League Cup final via a penalty shootout. It would come as no surprise if the Hoops continue to outshine their Glasgow rivals this season, as Rangers arrive at this derby with shattered confidence as a result of only taking one point from six on offer in relatively easy fixtures against St. Mirren and Motherwell. 

The timing of Rangers' encounter with their bitter rivals couldn't be worse, as Celtic are on an extraordinary run, remaining unbeaten in 19 consecutive games, with 14 of those matches resulting in wins. Domestically, the Hoops have recently made their defense impenetrable, as they've not allowed any team to hurt them at the back over the past six Premiership games and will look to neutralize all of Rangers' attacking efforts to preserve their undefeated start in the division. Although expected to be a much tougher task than the reverse fixture earlier this season, Celtic should once again showcase their footballing prowess against an out-of-form Rangers and strengthen their spot at the top of the table with another victorious result.