Rangers vs Celtic Prediction (League Cup) Odds and Bets 13.09.2026

Rangers and Celtic meet at Ibrox on Sunday in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals, with a place at Hampden in the last four on the line. Celtic arrive with the stronger league record, while Rangers have responded to a difficult start with four straight league victories.

For me, the key angle is whether Rangers’ improved defensive organisation can contain a Celtic side that has been far more productive in front of goal.

Rangers vs Celtic Match Details

There will be no Celtic away support at Ibrox, giving Rangers a particularly strong home atmosphere.

Rangers vs Celtic Form Guide

Rangers have improved under Derek McInnes, winning four consecutive Premiership matches and conceding only once across that run. Their latest victory was a 1-0 win over St Mirren, although their attacking output remains modest, with seven goals from six league matches.

Celtic have made a perfect domestic start, taking 18 points from 18 and scoring 14 goals while conceding just three. Rangers are without Lawrence Shankland, while Celtic have had fitness concerns around Kasper Høgh and Mika Baur.

Key Factors Behind the Prediction

The biggest contrast is in attack. Celtic have scored twice as many Premiership goals as Rangers, but McInnes’ side have become much harder to break down.

Rangers also have home advantage and genuine momentum, so I would be reluctant to back Celtic outright at a short price. Recent meetings have produced both open games and tight contests, which makes the lower goals line more appealing than trying to call the winner.

Rangers vs Celtic Stats

Celtic hold the statistical edge, particularly in attack. Rangers’ recent defensive improvement is the main reason I would not read too much into the overall totals.

Rangers vs Celtic Match Odds

Here is the 90-minute match-result snapshot I checked ahead of the game. Prices can move before kick-off.

There is no strong odds-on favourite here, which feels about right. Celtic’s league numbers are clearly better, but Rangers have home advantage and their defensive form has improved sharply. I would rather attack the goals markets than force a side in a derby where recent meetings have been difficult to read.