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Match Preview: Rangers vs Celtic – League Cup (Scotland)

League Cup (Scotland). Tactical preview, team news, H2H analysis and prediction for Rangers vs Celtic.

L8Livesports 8082 min readSeptember 17, 2026
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🏆 League Cup (Scotland) · 📅 Sunday, 13 September 2026 · 🕐 12:00 UK Time · 📍 Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow
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Rangers vs Celtic: A Battle for Ibrox Supremacy

The Old Firm derby descends upon Ibrox this Sunday, with Rangers hosting Celtic in what promises to be a fiercely contested League Cup encounter. With both sides typically lining up in an identical 4-2-3-1 formation and averaging 50% possession, this clash presents a fascinating tactical puzzle. The stakes are significant: progress in a national cup competition, alongside the psychological bragging rights that fuel this historic rivalry. Expect a tightly fought battle where small margins and individual brilliance will likely decide the outcome

Team Form

Rangers

W

Last 5: W

Celtic

W

Last 5: W

Head to Head

Celtic 3-1 Rangers (2026-05-10); Rangers 0-0 Celtic (2026-03-08); Rangers 2-2 Celtic (2026-03-01); Celtic 1-3 Rangers (2026-01-03); Celtic 3-1 Rangers (2025-11-02)

Match Predictions

🏆 Winner Celtic (Win or draw)
⚽ Goals -5.5
🎯 Advice Combo Double chance : draw or Celtic and +1.5 goals

Predicted Lineups

Based on lineups from the last meeting between these sides. Actual lineups confirmed ~1 hour before kick-off.

Rangers4-2-3-1

Goalkeeper
J. Butland
Defenders
J. TavernierN. DjigaE. FernandezT. Rommens
Midfielders
C. BarronT. ChukwuaniO. AntmanM. DiomandeM. Moore
Attackers
Chermiti

Celtic4-2-3-1

Goalkeeper
V. Sinisalo
Defenders
A. JohnstonA. TrustyL. ScalesK. Tierney
Midfielders
A. EngelsC. McGregorL. McCowanB. NygrenYang Hyun-Jun
Attackers
D. Maeda
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