Rangers vs Celtic Prediction: League title on the line in this game

At Ibrox Park this Sunday, the final Old Firm derby of the season could be the decisive match in the race for the Scottish Premier League title. With just one point separating the two Scottish giants in the table, Rangers will host Celtic. Both teams are well clear of Hearts, who currently sit in third place.

Rangers have only suffered one defeat in their last 11 games, winning the remaining ten matches. They've scored 29 goals during this period while conceding just eight. Interestingly, they've let in more than double the goals at Ibrox (12) compared to their away games (5), but they've also scored 11 more goals at home than away. They haven't had a single draw at Ibrox this season and have only drawn one out of the 30 games they've played so far. The recent loss at home to Motherwell would have been particularly disappointing for Rangers, especially given that Celtic have won both of their Old Firm encounters this season. However, Philip Leonard's team bounced back from that defeat, securing a 3-1 victory against Hibernian in their last match. This sets the stage for what promises to be one of the most crucial Old Firm clashes in years.

Celtic will draw confidence from their two victories against Rangers this season, both at home and away. They've only lost three league games throughout the campaign, scoring a league-leading 74 goals. In their last ten games, they've won 7, drawn 2, and lost one, which includes a recent 2-0 loss to Hearts on the road. However, Celtic bounced back strongly from that defeat with two convincing wins: a 3-1 victory at home against St. Johnstone and a 3-0 win away against Livingston last weekend. They've scored 16 goals in their last five games while conceding five. In their recent away games, they've won three, drawn one, and lost one. Brendan Rodgers' team understands the significance of a win in this match, as it would be a crucial three points. On the other hand, a defeat or even a draw for Rangers would give their rivals a significant advantage in the title race.

It's expected to be a tense and passionate battle between Scotland's top teams, with a lively atmosphere at Ibrox backing Rangers to reclaim the top spot. However, Celtic's recent performances have been less convincing, especially against tougher opponents, which could pose challenges for Rodgers' side despite their strong track record in this matchup. I anticipate a closely contested game with both teams finding the net and over 2.5 goals scored overall.