by Rangers host Celtic in an Old Firm clash that could decide the Premier League title race. Celtic have won 11 of the last 12 titles and Rangers lead by a point, but the Ibrox side have a game in hand and have been excellent under Philippe Clement since losing 2-0 at Celtic Park in December.
Celtic also won 1-0 at Ibrox in September – against former Rangers boss Michael Beale – but Brendan Rodgers’ side have since struggled with injuries as their rivals have closed the gap. There will be one more Old Firm to play towards the end of the season, following a split in the Premiership.
However, a few more could still be in store for a title race with plenty of twists and turns.
Follow live updates from Rangers vs Celtic in the Old Firm, below, and get the latest match tips, here
Rangers vs Celtic LIVE: Latest Old Firm updates
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Rangers host Celtic in the main Old Firm clash, kick-off at 12pm BST utd
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Celtic led Rangers by a point, but the Ibrox side have a game in hand
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Celtic have won 11 of their last 12 titles and Rangers are hoping for an upset ahead of the final
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Rangers XI: Butland, Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Sterling, Lundstram, Diomande, Lawrence, Wright, Silva, Dessers
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Celtic XI: Hart, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, Tomoki, Hatate, O’Riley, Kuhn, Kyogo, Maeda.
Neil Lennon: ‘The Celtic can’t get the upper hand
11:39 , Ben Fleming
“This game is huge. These games are always crucial in a final,” says former Celtic boss Lennon on Sky Sports.
“The Celtic can’t get the upper hand. If Rangers win, it puts them in a good position. Losing McGregor on the bench is a big blow for Celtic. We know the nostalgia he brings to these games. Iwata will really have to step up.”
Brendan Rodgers: Calm reigns
11:34 , Ben Fleming
“I think it’s important not to get caught up in the whole story because sometimes the story can be ‘it could have been a disaster’,” said the Celtic boss in his pre-match press conference.
“But for me the story is that there is always an opportunity. You come, you stay calm and all you have to do is focus on your performance.
“This is one of the biggest, most iconic games in football in the world but you have to perform and you can only do that by staying calm and looking to play your football.”
Philippe Clement: Today’s game is not decisive
11:27 , Ben Fleming
“He who wins is not the champion,” the Rangers boss said ahead of today’s encounter.
“I don’t want mathematicians in my dressing room – I want passionate players who give their best every day for their team and that’s what I saw.
“We’ve got another Old Firm game in a couple of weeks as well, so it’s not a decisive game yet.”
firm at the top
11:20 , Ben Fleming
Only one point (and one goal difference) separates the two sides going into today’s game. Celtic have won both games so far this season but it is Rangers who have the game in hand against Glasgow.
It’s about as tight as it could get.
Team news
11:12 , Ben Fleming
For Rangers, there are two changes as Sterling and Lawrence come in for Barisic and Cantwell.
Meanwhile, Celtic have named an unchanged XI although there is room for captain Callum McGregor on the bench after missing the last four games.
Rangers team news:
11:02 , Ben Fleming
Rangers XI: Butland, Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Sterling, Lundstram, Diomande, Lawrence, Wright, Silva, Dessers.
Celtic team news
11:02 , Ben Fleming
Celtic have announced their team for the game.
Celtic XI: Hart, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, Tomoki, Hatate, O’Riley, Kuhn, Kyogo, Maeda.
Rangers vs Celtic
11:00 , Sonia Twig
Celtic captain Callum McGregor has a “very good chance” to face Rangers but will not risk Livingston’s artificial surface.
Manager Brendan Rodgers will delay McGregor’s return until after Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Tony Macaroni Arena.
The midfielder has been troubled by Achilles pain and has not featured since coming on at half-time during Celtic’s 7-1 win over Dundee on February 28.
Rangers vs Celtic tips: Scottish Premiership predictions, betting odds and free bets
10:45 , Sonia Twig
Odds
Rangers win 5/4
Draw 13/5
Victory of the Celts 21/10
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Rangers vs Celtic tips: Scottish Premiership predictions, betting odds and free bets
Team news soon
10:30 , Sonia Twig
Rangers manager Philippe Clement could hand Abdallah Sima a star after the Brighton loanee returned from the bench last time out.
Luis Palma is still out through injury for Celtic but Brendan Rodgers has been boosted by the availability of Cameron Carter-Vickers, Callum McGregor and Reo Hatate.
When is Rangers vs Celtic?
10:15 , Sonia Twig
Rangers vs Celtic is set to kick off at 12pm BST on Sunday 7th April at Ibrox.
How can I watch it?
UK viewers can watch the game live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage from 11am BST. Subscribers can stream the action via Sky Go.
Welcome
10:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Rangers and Celtic renew warfare in a crucial edition of the Old Firm Derby as both sides battle for the top spot in the Scottish Premiership.
Just a point separates rivals Glasgow in first and second place, with Rangers, who have a game in hand, able to move top with a home win.
Brendan Rodgers’ visitors have won both of their previous meetings this season, however, and will know that victory at Ibrox would see them retain their crown.
