Celtic vs Rangers kick-off, date & TV info
Date Sunday, November 2
Kick-off 2pm
Venue Hampden Park, Glasgow
Competition Scottish League Cup
TV Premier Sports 1
Celtic and Rangers have had chaotic starts to the season and they meet in a blockbuster Scottish League Cup semi-final following recent changes for both teams in the dugout.
Hampden Park is the venue for the latest chapter in this great rivalry.
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Celtic vs Rangers betting tips & predictions
Best bets
Draw
1pt 3-1 bet365
Djeidi Gassama to score at any time
1pt 9-2 Betfair, Paddy Power
Longshot
1-1 correct score
7-1 bet365
Celtic vs Rangers preview
More than 20 years have passed since Martin O’Neill last took charge of Celtic against Rangers and the Bhoys’ interim manager, assisted by Shaun Maloney, will be hoping to roll back the years when his side take on their rivals in the Scottish League Cup semi-final at Hampden Park.
The 73-year-old was a shock appointment following Brendan Rodgers’s resignation in what has been an explosive and dramatic season north of the border as Hearts have opened up a nine-point gap at the top of the table, with both the Hoops and Rangers struggling.
Both Glasgow rivals have seen their managers depart, with Danny Rohl replacing Russell Martin after a disastrous start to the campaign.
The German boss has overseen two routine domestic wins but they were outplayed in his first game in charge, a 3-0 defeat away to Brann.
O’Neill picked up a 4-0 victory over Falkirk in his first match on Wednesday but with both managers so fresh into their positions, it’s hard to think of an Old Firm in recent memory that is harder to weigh up.
Celtic have dominated this competition in recent years, winning seven of the last nine editions, but the Light Blues are unbeaten in the last four head-to-heads.
The Hoops are a shadow of the team that beat Rangers on penalties in the final of this competition last December, with the departures of Nicolas Kuhn and Kyogo Furuhashi being keenly felt.
There were a lack of quality attacking arrivals in the summer and injuries to Alistair Johnston and Cameron Carter-Vickers mean they are weaker at the back as well.
It is therefore hard to be enthusiastic about the quotes of odds-on about a Celtic victory and the safer play may be the draw.
With both teams such an unknown quantity under their new managers and with the stakes as high as they are, it may take more than 90 minutes to separate these great rivals.
Gassama a danger man
Rangers have struggled to find the best make-up of their attacking options but Djeidi Gassama has looked a real threat whenever he has featured for the Light Blues.
The former Sheffield Wednesday man has five goals since his summer arrival and could take advantage of a weakened Celtic backline.
Tight affair could be on the cards
Rangers have already drawn five games 1-1 this season and a repeat of that could be in the offing with both teams likely to keep things tight as they did in the goalless draw between the two earlier in the season.
Celtic vs Rangers Bet Builder
Under 4.5 goals
With both teams looking disjointed this season, expect a cagier clash than usual as it was in the 0-0 draw between the two earlier in the campaign.
Both teams to score
Both teams have scored in five of Rangers’ last seven games and the same looks likely here.
Sebastian Tounekti to score at any time
The winger got his first league goal for Celtic against Falkirk in midweek and is one of their main threats.
Pays out at 6-1 with bet365
Key stats for Celtic vs Rangers
♦ Three of the last five head-to-heads have ended 90 minutes level
♦ Rangers have already drawn seven times this season
♦ Celtic have won this competition in seven of the last nine seasons
♦ Martin O’Neill won 16 of his 27 meetings with Rangers in his first spell in charge of Celtic
♦ Djeidi Gassama has five goals this term
Celtic vs Rangers betting odds
Sign up with Paddy Power to bet on Celtic vs Rangers in Scottish League Cup. Here are the latest odds for Sunday’s match.
MarketOddsCeltic4-5Rangers13-5Draw11-4
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Celtic vs Rangers team news and predicted line-ups
Celtic
Cameron Carter-Vickers, Alistair Johnston, Kelechi Iheanacho and Jota are out for the Hoops while Kieran Tierney faces a late fitness test.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Schmeichel; Ralston, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; Hatate, McGregor, Nygren; Forrest, Maeda, Tounekti
Subs: Engels, Kenny, Donovan, Balikwisha, McCowan, Osmand, Saracchi
Rangers
Dujon Sterling and Rabbi Matondo are injury absentees while Connor Barron is suspended.
Predicted line-up (3-4-3): Butland; Djiga, Souttar, Cornelius; Tavernier, Diomande, Raskin, Meghoma; Danilo, Miovski, Gassama
Subs: Moore, Aarons, Chermiti, Aasgaard, Rothwell, Fernandez, Curtis
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FAQs for Celtic vs Rangers
When is Celtic vs Rangers in the Scottish League Cup?
This Scottish League Cup game kicks off at 2pm on Sunday November 2.
Where is Celtic vs Rangers being played?
The game between Celtic and Rangers is taking place at Hampden Park.
Where can I watch Celtic vs Rangers?
Celtic’s clash with Rangers is being shown live on Premier Sports 1.
What is the match betting for Celtic vs Rangers?
Celtic are 4-5 favourites to beat 13-5 Rangers while the draw is available to back at 11-4.
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