Rangers host Celtic in the first Old Firm derby of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday. The struggling Scottish side will hope to use the derby as a launchpad after a poor start.
Rangers vs Celtic – Predicted lineups and team news
Rangers Team News
The Gers enter this fixture in a troubled state after a humiliating European exit in midweek. Russel Martin’s side lost 6-0 at Club Brugge, and 9-1 on aggregate. It follows a winless start to the league season with three consecutive draws.
Martin is under pressure early on his reign, having taken the reins at Ibrox in the summer.
🎙️ Russell Martin spoke to the media ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm match at Ibrox. pic.twitter.com/ORLaIcQ8h8
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) August 29, 2025
Forward Hamza Igamane has departed for Lille, having reportedly refused to come on in their 1-1 draw against St Mirren. Several key players are sidelined with injury, including Dujon Sterling (Achilles). Sterling is not expected to return from his issue until the new year.
Martin is expected to field a cautious lineup to steady the ship after recent setbacks. This Old Firm derby carries huge significance beyond the league table, potentially defining the trajectories of both clubs this season.
Celtic’s dominant start has raised expectations, while Rangers’ rocky performances demand urgency from Martin and his squad.
Rangers Predicted Lineup
Rangers Predicted XI: Butland; Tavernier, Souttar, Djiga, Meghoma; Cameron, Diomande, Raskin; Moore, Dessers, Gassama.
When is Rangers vs Celtic?
Kick-off at 12:00pm BST on Sunday, August 31, 2025
How to Watch Rangers vs Celtic?
In the UK, the Rangers vs Celtic match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports channels, including Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
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