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Previewing this weekend's Old Firm Derby

  • Writer: SFWFOOTBALL
    SFWFOOTBALL
  • 2 days ago
  • 2 min read

On Sunday, Rangers host Celtic at Ibrox, as second take on third in the Scottish Premiership. Rangers are two points above their next opponents, but Martin O'Neill's side has a game-in-hand over Danny Röhl's team.

The Gers, who are playing at home, go into the game following a 2-2 draw against bottom of the table Livingston, which came a week on from Rangers defeating top of the table Hearts 4-2. Röhl's team are unbeaten in their last 11 league games, with their last loss coming away from home against Hearts.


The Bhoys travel to their biggest rivals following their midweek Europa League clash against Stuttgart. Celtic currently trail on aggregate 4-1, and the German side are at home tomorrow in the second leg. O'Neill's team have lost both of their last two games, so they will want to bounce back from their weekend loss with a positive result tomorrow.


The pair last faced each other on 3 January, as Rangers won 3-1 away from home. The away side came from 1-0 down to win 3-1, as Chermiti scored a brace and Mikey Moore added the third.

Hearts, who are top of the table, will be hoping for a draw in the fixture. The gap between the league leaders and second is currently four points, but if Celtic win their game in hand, the gap could be three points.


In the home form guide in the Scottish Premiership this season, Rangers are fourth on goal difference. They have picked up 31 points in their 14 home league games, along with Motherwell and Celtic.


O'Neill's team have the second-best away record in the division this campaign, picking up 25 points from 14 games on the road.

Across the last five league games, Celtic have picked up 10 points, while Rangers have nine. Both teams are close together in the league table, but the weekend clash could be crucial to both sides' title charges.


What score do you think this weekend's match will be at Ibrox?

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