Celtic vs Rangers: Old Firm derby prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

Leaders Hearts watch on as thrilling Scottish Premiership title race prepares for another potential twist

Celtic and Rangers renew their rivalry in another high-stakes Old Firm derby this weekend that could have a decisive say in an incredible Scottish Premiership title race.

That saw them go level on points with final-day opponents Hearts, who responded quickly by edging past Rangers 2-1 at Tynecastle on Monday, with captain Lawrence Shankland firing home a memorable winner to re-establish that three-point advantage.

It also appeared to all but end Rangers’ title hopes, with Danny Rohl’s third-place team now sitting seven points adrift of Hearts and four behind Celtic, who contest the Scottish Cup final against Neil Lennon’s Dunfermline later this month.

But they will no doubt remain highly motivated to try and spoil their arch-rivals’ chances this weekend, with Celtic potentially lying six points behind Hearts - who have a better goal difference - by the time of kick-off in Glasgow as Derek McInnes’ men face a tricky trip to fourth-place Motherwell on Saturday night.

Celtic vs Rangers is scheduled for a 12pm BST kick-off on Sunday May 10, 2026.

The match will take place at Celtic Park in Glasgow.

TV channel: The latest Old Firm derby will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Coverage begins at 11am BST on Sky Sports Football.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also watch the game live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: Stay up to date with minute-by-minute updates from Standard Sport’s live match blog.

Celtic vs Rangers team news

Celtic are expecting Daizen Maeda to be fit after he suffered a foot issue having scored the opener against Hibs, while Iheanacho will be pushing to start after his crucial winner in Edinburgh that took his recent tally to four goals in five games.

However, the game will come too soon for Cameron Carter-Vickers as he works his way back from a serious Achilles injury, while loanees Tomas Cvancara and Julian Araujo remain sidelined along with Jota, Kasper Schmeichel, Callum Osmand, Colby Donovan and Adam Montgomery.

As for Rangers, Ryan Naderi and Tuur Rommens both returned off the bench against Hearts in a key double boost, but teenage midfielder Bailey Rice is still out.

Concern: Celtic forward Daizen Maeda suffered a foot injury against Hibernian

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It feels nigh-on impossible to predict much correctly during one of the most captivating title races that has played out anywhere across European football in recent seasons.

Depending on Hearts’ result at Fir Park on Saturday night, victory may well be essential for Celtic to keep their challenge alive, especially with Hearts hosting Falkirk next and Celtic having to go to Motherwell themselves.

Rangers will be so disappointed to have seen their own title tilt fall away with those back-to-back losses to Motherwell and Hearts, but they would still relish dealing a hammer blow to Celtic’s hopes and could still have a huge say in the trophy’s destination.

Draw, 1-1.

These two sides last met in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup at Ibrox in March, when Celtic triumphed 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw after extra time.

The game was marred by fans clashing in ugly and violent scenes during a post-match pitch invasion, which has inevitably led to another row over away ticket allocations for the Old Firm derby.

Celtic fought back to salvage a dramatic 2-2 draw in the last Premiership clash at Ibrox a week before that cup tie, after Rangers had won 3-1 at Celtic Park in January.

Celtic beat 10-man Rangers by the same scoreline after extra time in the Scottish League Cup semi-finals at Hampden Park in November, after the two clubs had played out a rare bore draw at Ibrox in August.

Celtic wins: 171

Rangers wins: 172

Celtic to win: 23/20

Rangers to win: 23/10

Draw: 12/5