Celtic vs Rangers: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, odds, h2h

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Rangers are defending champions after beating Aberdeen 1-0 in the final last season, but Premiership leaders Celtic have a good recent record against their Old Firm rivals and come in as favourites.

Celtic are 11 points ahead of Rangers in the Premiership and Brendan Rodgers has lost just once in 19 such meetings over his two spells as manager.

But Rangers have their tails after an unbeaten run of nine games and impressed in their 1-1 draw with Tottenham in the Europa League on Thursday.

Here’s all you need to know about the game…

Celtic vs Rangers date, kick-off time and venue

Celtic vs Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup final is scheduled for a 3:30pm GMT kick-off on Sunday December 15, 2024.

The match will take place at Hampden Park in Glasgow.

Where to watch Celtic vs Rangers

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Premier Sports 1 with coverage beginning at 3pm GMT.

Live stream: Fans can also catch the contest live online via the Premier Sports Player app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Celtic vs Rangers team news

Odin Holm is expected to miss out for Celtic with a calf problem, but Alistair Johnson has declared himself fit despite a hip issue sustained in the goalless draw in Zagreb.

Rangers are set to be without centre-back John Souttar after he limped off against Tottenham, joining Tom Lawrence and Neraysho Kasanwirjo on the sidelines.

Midfielder Ianis Hagi and striker Danilo are available after being ineligible for the Europa League clash, though Hamza Igamane also appeared to suffer a knock after scoring against Tottenham.

Injury blow: Rangers defender John Souttar suffered a knock against Tottenham in the Europa League

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Celtic vs Rangers prediction

Both sides are in great form heading into the final and that ought to set up some spectacle in the latest instalment of the Old Firm derby at Hampden.

Unbeaten in this fixture in six, including victory in the Scottish Cup final back in May, Celtic certainly have the advantage over Rangers and it’s difficult to look past them on Sunday.