IT’S been known as the largest Old Firm match for a decade.
Perhaps as a result of the margin between the 2 groups feels so tiny.
Even by the requirements of the Glasgow grudge match, this one appears inconceivable to name.
Celtic have gained the 2 earlier Glasgow grudge matches this season, however they have been shut run issues which have turned on pivotal moments.
Rangers have residence benefit this time round – with no single Hoops fan in attendance – and have misplaced only one home match since that Celtic Park defeat.
While the Hoops have stuttered extra continuously for the reason that New Year, their latest type has been convincing – and each groups appear to be getting large gamers again on the proper time.
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So, in different phrases, it is anybody’s guess how the playing cards will fall at Ibrox on Sunday.
That’s why even the bookmakers are hedging their bets on this one – with Rangers slight favourites and Celtic no higher than 2/1.
Predicting the end result is a thankless activity – however our fearless workforce of reporters have stepped as much as the plate.
ROGER HANNAH
Rangers 1 Celtic 0
RANGERS have not gained a league recreation towards Celtic when it mattered since August 2021 – when Filip Helander netted in Ange Postecoglou’s first derby.
This is a big recreation for Gers and, for me, it is now or by no means for them within the title race.
If they do not win on Sunday, I am unable to see them wrecking Celtic’s desires of Three in a Row.
They battle at Celtic Park and, in the event that they go there with a lead of simply two factors, you’d fear for them.
I believe Gers’ want is bigger this weekend and that may simply tip the stability in their favour.
The Hibs twitter admin will in all probability have James Tavernier for the primary purpose.
But what worth Cyriel Dessers to lastly silence the sceptics – me included – with the one purpose of the sport?
DAVIID FRIEL
Rangers 0 Celtic 0
THERE have been 28 Old Firm video games for the reason that final 0-0 draw (December 2017) however this one is heading for stalemate.
With a lot on the road, it may very well be a cautious affair and a draw is not the worst consequence for both workforce.
Some extent would give Rangers the possibility to maneuver prime once they head to Dundee for their recreation in hand three days later.
Celtic nonetheless need to host their rivals at Parkhead after the cut up and a draw means their future continues to be in their personal arms.
ROBERT THOMSON
Rangers 1 Celtic 2
Celtic are a completely totally different workforce with Cameron Carter-Vickers and Reo Hatate again within the facet.
The centre half not solely makes them extra stable however is so necessary at retaining them excessive up the pitch, penning opponents in when the Hoops are on prime.
Hatate provides a dynamism to their midfield they’ve lacked, whereas if Callum McGregor returns that reinforces them additional.
Rangers will hope to make residence benefit depend and also you’d wager on them to attain, however the stress is on figuring out they will go prime of the league and so they need to show they will deal with it.
ROBERT GRIEVE
Rangers 2 Celtic 1
This is the possibility everybody at Rangers has been ready on to inflict severe injury to Celtic’s title defence.
The return of Callum McGregor clearly provides Brendan Rodgers a lift as does having Reo Hatate match once more.
But it’s unrealistic to anticipate these two gamers to be at their greatest so quickly after dangerous accidents.
With no away help at Ibrox I anticipate Philippe Clement’s facet to do sufficient to win a good Old Firm derby.
ROBERT MARTIN
Rangers 1 Celtic 1
This title race has lots of twists and turns left in it however either side might want to accept a share of the spoils at Ibrox this weekend.
Phillipe Clement’s facet will really feel the necessity to win this given they’re at residence and their confidence must be sky excessive.
But Brendan Rodgers is getting his large gamers again from damage at simply the appropriate time – and so they know how you can cope with Gers on their residence turf.
So I see Gers flying out the traps and taking the lead – however the Hoops finally pegging them again to go away with a degree.
BILL LECKIE
Rangers 2 Celtic 2
The rivalry’s as high-octane as ever.
But the standard on either side of the Old Firm is decrease than for a very long time.
And that is a key motive why this one’s so onerous to name, the truth that nobody might be positive what they’re getting from both lot on any given day.
Rangers have been the higher of the 2 for the reason that flip of the yr, but one win in 9 derbies tells you ways not often they flip up when the chips are down.
Celtic? Their odds of going 4 factors clear shorten massively if Callum McGregor performs. If not, others must step up large time or they may very well be 5 behind by subsequent weekend.
So I’ve gone for the draw, however who is aware of? It may as simply be 3-0 both means.
DEREK McGREGOR
Rangers 2 Celtic 2
This has the texture of an epic showdown and I believe it’s going to reside as much as its billing.
The choice resolution over Callum McGregor shall be large for Brendan Rodgers however the Celtic gamers can’t afford to be affected if their inspirational captain doesn’t make it.
It’s an exquisite alternative for Rangers to strike a probably title killing blow on their primary rivals.
All I can see is a gripping recreation full of targets, nice play, flare ups, VAR fury… and at full time the future of the Premiership trophy nonetheless firmly within the stability.
BEN RAMAGE
Rangers 2-1 Celtic
I do not see both facet retaining a clear sheet on this derby, with either side having conceded in 5 of their final six matches.
The Benfica and Motherwell losses apart, Rangers have been selecting up wins extra comfortably than Celtic for the reason that flip of the yr.
The Hoops made onerous work of seeing off lowly Livingston twice final month, in addition to shedding to Hearts at Tynecastle.
Rodgers’ males additionally wanted injury-time winners to beat the Steelmen and Hibs in February.
With residence benefit on their facet, I believe Philippe Clement’s facet will simply edge this one.
GARETH LAW
Rangers 2 Celtic 2
This may become one of the largest derbies in years – and one of probably the most evenly matched.
Celtic’s win over Livingston was their first clear sheet within the league for over two months.
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Rangers have not had one in over a month both that means either side will fancy their probabilities of scoring.
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