Celtic v Rangers result

Full-time · Celtic 1–2 Rangers

Premiership · · Celtic Park

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Celtic 1–2 Rangers — Rangers won this Premiership match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Rangers won 2–1 at Celtic Park in the Premiership on Sunday 29 December.

Celtic have scored 89 goals, the most of the 12 clubs (2019/20 so far).

The goals

It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Rangers: R. Kent (36’, assisted by B. Barisic) and Nikola Katić (56’, assisted by B. Barisic); Celtic: Odsonne Édouard (41’, assisted by Callum McGregor). A. Morelos (90’) was sent off.

What it changes

Celtic have conceded 19 goals, the fewest (shared) of the 12 clubs (2019/20 so far).

Rangers have scored 64 goals, the second-most of the 12 clubs (2019/20 so far). Rangers have conceded 19 goals, the fewest (shared) of the 12 clubs.

Rangers are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions. Celtic have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions. Rangers have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.

Next up

Celtic next travel to Falkirk on 1 November 2026.

Rangers next host Stranraer on 7 February 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Celtic: Falkirk v Celtic, Sunday 1 November — the preview. Next for Rangers: Rangers v Aberdeen, Saturday 31 October — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Celtic 1–2 Rangers · Premiership
  • Venue: Celtic Park · Glasgow
  • Referee: K. Clancy
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Celtic 4 · draws 0 · Rangers 2 · 1.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: Celtic 4W 0D 1L · Rangers 3W 1D 1L

Celtic 1–2 Rangers (Premiership): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 12 May 2026). See the live track record →

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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Celtic v Rangers — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
CelticLWWWW
Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 1.6 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
RangersLDWWW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.4 scored / 0.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Celtic 4 · 0 draws · Rangers 2 · 1.67 goals/game
  • 2019-12-08 Rangers 0–1 Celtic
  • 2019-09-01 Rangers 0–2 Celtic
  • 2019-05-12 Rangers 2–0 Celtic
  • 2019-03-31 Celtic 2–1 Rangers
  • 2018-12-29 Rangers 1–0 Celtic
  • 2018-09-02 Celtic 1–0 Rangers
League standing · 2019/20
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Celtic#1 pos80 pts30 pl+70 GD
Rangers#2 pos67 pts29 pl+45 GD
Goals per game
Celtic scored2.97
Rangers scored2.21
Celtic conceded0.63
Rangers conceded0.66

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Celtic and Rangers?
In their last 6 meetings, Celtic won 4, Rangers won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 1.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Celtic and Rangers?
Recent form — Celtic 4W 0D 1L; Rangers 3W 1D 1L.

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