FASTEN your seatbelts because Celtic visit Ibrox where they'll be facing Rangers in a potential title decider TODAY.
This will be the third showdown between the Scottish giants who are currently tied at one-a-piece.
Rangers held the bragging rights only four games into the season when a Filip Helander strike was enough to seal the deal on the day.
However, Celtic completed their revenge mission when they humiliated Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men 3-0 six months later.
And Agne Postecoglou's army are sitting pretty at the top of the Scottish tree so confidence will be flowing.
But the Gers are in second having only lost two games this season – one less than their opponents so it really is a tough fixture to call.
What time does Rangers vs Celtic kick off?
- Rangers face Celtic on Sunday, 3 April – TODAY.
- The match is scheduled to kick off at 12pm UK time.
- Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow will be the venue for the game which holds a capacity of up to 50,000 spectators.
- Celtic ran riot the last time the sides met winning 3-0 at Celtic Park.
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What TV channel is Rangers vs Celtic on and can I live stream it?
- Rangers vs Celtic will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Main and Sky Sports Football.
- The coverage commences at 11am UK time – one hour before kick-off.
- Subscription members can head to the Sky Sports website or Sky Go app if they prefer to stream it live.
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Betting odds
- Rangers to win 6/4
- Draw 23/10
- Celtic to win 9/5
*Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct as of Friday, April 1.
- Kieran Davies
Rangers subs:
33. McLaughlin, 5. Helander, 31. Barisic, 10. Davis, 18. Kamara, 19. Sands, 37. Arfield, 9. Amad, 30. Fashion Jr
- Kieran Davies
Rangers starting XI
Despite concerns over lack of match fitness, Aaron Ramsey comes into the starting line-up for the Gers.
1. McGregor, 2. Tavernier, 6. Goldson, 26. Balogun, 3. Bassey, 8. Jack, 4. Lundstram, 16. Ramsey, 17. Aribo, 14. Kent, 25. Roofe.
Credit: @RangersFC - Kieran Davies
Records meant to be broken
Rangers have won each of their past three home league matches against Celtic.
They haven't won four home derbies in a row in the league since April 1998.
- Kieran Davies
Do it for the fans
This will be Rangers boss Giovanni Van Bronckhorst's first home derby.
Rangers are unbeaten in 36 league matches at Ibrox (W31, D4).
They last tasted defeat at home in a 1-0 defeat by Hamilton in December 2018.
- Kieran Davies
Title there for the the taking
It has been quite a few seasons since fans of the Scottish Premiership have seen such a tight title race.
With the small margin of three points between the teams and seven games to play, this match may go a long way to deciding who will be champions.
Rangers have the chance in front of their own fans to go level on points with their neighbours going into the last six games.
- Kieran Davies
Mixed fortunes this season
Rangers won the first derby of the season thanks to a Filip Helander header.
Celtic swept their neighbours aside in early February with Reo Hatate scoring two goals before Leil Abada added another before the break.
The Gers will be looking to avenge that heavy defeat at Celtic Park.
- Kieran Davies
Jack in the box
Rangers' defensive midfielder gave some thoughts on the game:
We’ll have the full stadium behind us pushing us all the way and for us as players it’s important that we start the game properly and use the crowd to our advantage and get them right behind us.
Ryan JackRangers
- Kieran Davies
Fans back to create atmosphere
Today will be the first time there have been two sets of fans in the stadium for an Old Firm derby since December 2019.
Rangers ended the tradition of each club getting an allocation of around 7,500 tickets in 2018 and the pandemic ensured there were no away fans over the past two years.
Celtic will have 700 fans in Ibrox today.
- Kieran Davies
Welcome to Rangers vs Celtic
The Old Firm battle it out today with the title race firmly in the balance, Celtic sitting top of the table with seven games remaining, three points clear of Rangers with a goal difference 14 goals better than their rivals.
The big news for Giovanni Van Bronckhorst’s team is that they will be without Alfredo Morelos who has a thigh injury he picked up on international duty for Columbia but attacking midfielder Aaron Ramsey is fit after missing Wales’ international friendly with the Czech Republic.
Ramsey is a concern due to lack of game time, despite the fact he got on the scoresheet during their most recent outing, but the Gers have plenty of options across the squad.
For Celtic, Daizen Maeda pulled out of international duty and that break should have done him some good in terms of getting back to full sharpness.
Kyogo Furuhashi has been out of action since December for the Hoops, but he has been training recently and might be an option today although it is more likely that will be from the bench.
Considering his recent form, Gaikoumakis should be set to lead the line for Celtic, while Tom Rogic is also a fitness concern for the visitors ahead of this one.
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