The match between Rangers and Celtic on Sunday will have major consequences in the Scottish Premiership title race.
At the moment, defending champions Celtic sit at the top of the table, one point ahead of Rangers, who have a game in hand.
Crucially, both sides welcome back key players for this huge clash.
Team News
Rangers Team News and predicted XI
Rangers received a boost with the recent return of Abdallah Sima, who came off the bench to feature in the Hibs game. He had missed around three months of action.
The main selection decision for Philippe Clement will come at left-back, as he must choose between fit-again Ridvan Yilmaz, Dujon Sterling and Borna Barisic.
Rangers (4-2-3-1): Butland; Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Sterling; Diomande, Lundstram; Sima, Cantwell, Silva; Dessers.
Celtic Team News and predicted XI
Celtic have been missing influential midfielders Reo Hatate and Callum McGregor for a while, but the former returned for a start against Livingston, while the club captain returned to training this week.
It will be for Brendan Rodgers to decide if either or both men should start in midfield alongside Matt O’Riley.
Celtic (4-3-3): Hart; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor; McGregor, Hatate, O’Riley; Kuhn, Maeda, Kyogo.
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FAQs
What time does the match start? The match kicks off at 12:00 on the 7th of April, 2024.
What was the score the last time Rangers played Celtic? At the end of December, Celtic beat Rangers 2-1 at home, with Paulo Bernardo and Kyogo scoring the goals.
What is Rangers’ next match? After Celtic, Rangers face Dundee.
What is Celtic’s next match? After Rangers, Celtic face St. Mirren.
Who is Rangers’ top scorer? James Tavernier has scored 15 Scottish Premiership goals this season.
Who is Celtic’s top scorer? Matt O’Riley has scored 12 Scottish Premiership goals this season.
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Author : [email protected] (Martin Macdonald)
Publish date : 2024-04-07 05:13:00
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