Rangers v Celtic: second hosts third in the title race at Ibrox | OneFootball

Rangers host Celtic in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, 1 March 2026 at Ibrox Stadium, with second facing third and the chance to tighten a three-way title battle led by Hearts.

Rangers took the last league meeting 3-1 at Celtic Park on 3 January after a 0-0 at Ibrox in August. The hosts arrive with momentum from recent league wins over Hearts and Kilmarnock, while Celtic's form has been mixed, with a league defeat by Hibernian followed by back-to-back domestic victories.

The Bhoys carry a high-control profile this season, averaging 68% possession with 87.81% passing accuracy and 12 clean sheets. Rangers have been solid without the ball, conceding 23 league goals with 11 clean sheets and 59% possession, and may look to keep the game compact before releasing runners.

Key threats are clear. Benjamin Nygren is joint top scorer in the division with 14, while Daizen Maeda adds seven. For Rangers, Youssef Chermiti and James Tavernier both have seven league goals. With heavy crossing from both sides, the Hoops have delivered 540 open-play crosses to Rangers' 446, so wide service and aerial moments could decide fine margins.

A home win would lift Rangers to 59 points and keep the pressure on leaders Hearts. Victory for the Hoops would move them to 57 points and into second, sharpening the title chase heading into the run-in. A draw would leave both still in touch but hand Hearts the chance to stay clear.