The Scottish Premiership's most heated rivalry, the Old Firm, returns this Sunday as Celtic and Rangers clash at Parkhead. A victory for the Hoops could see them establish a five-point advantage over their arch-rivals, just four games into the season.
The Old Firm clash is always a tense, high-octane, and fiercely contested fixture, and this one promises to be no exception. Celtic and Rangers are set to finish as the top two teams in the country, with the outcome of these matches likely to play a significant role in shaping the title race.
For the past decade or so, the rivalry has been largely one-sided. Rangers manager Philippe Clement faces the daunting challenge of turning the tide.
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Based on early-season form, it appears to be a tough ask. Celtic have stormed through the start of their campaign, dismantling Kilmarnock, Hibs, and St Mirren without conceding a single goal.
However, Rangers' 6-0 thrashing of a struggling Ross County side in their last outing should provide them with a confidence boost as they head to Celtic Park.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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Celtic vs. Rangers live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Scottish Premiership match in the U.S.:
TV channel: CBS Sports Network
Live stream: Fubo
This game is available for live TV broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Streaming options are available on Fubo. Fans can stream the game live online with Fubo, which is offering a seven-day FREE trial to new subscribers.
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What time does Celtic vs. Rangers kick off?
This Scottish Premiership clash takes place at the Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland and kicks off on Sunday, September 1 at 12:30 p.m. local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Sep. 1 | 7:30 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Sep. 1 | 6:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Sep. 1 | 5:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Sep. 1 | 4:30 a.m. |
Celtic vs. Rangers lineups, team news
Celtic may be forced to field a weakened side for their upcoming Scottish Premiership clash against Rangers due to injury concerns. Both Maik Nawrocki and Michael Johnston are expected to be sidelined until September, leaving a void in the Celtic defense.
Despite these setbacks, manager Brendan Rodgers is likely to stick with the starting XI that secured a victory over St Mirren in their previous match. The midfield trio of Reo Hatate, Callum McGregor, and Paulo Bernardo is expected to remain intact following Matt O'Riley's departure to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Celtic predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Schmeichel — Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor— Bernardo, McGregor, Hatate — Forrest, Idah, Maeda.
Rangers will be without several key players for their highly anticipated Scottish Premiership match against Celtic. Nicolas Raskin, Oscar Cortes, and Ridvan Yilmaz are all expected to remain sidelined with injuries until September.
Despite these absences, Rangers manager Michael Beale is likely to field an unchanged starting XI following their impressive 6-0 victory over Ross County. The in-form Cyriel Dessers is expected to lead the line once again, having established himself as the team's top scorer.
Rangers predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Butland — Tavernier, Souttar, Balogun, Jefte — Sterling, Barron — Cerny, Lawrence, Matondo— Dessers.
Celtic vs. Rangers prediction
Celtic and Rangers are set to clash in a highly anticipated match. The Celts are unbeaten in 20 matches this season and have dominated their recent meetings with the Gers. However, Rangers will be motivated to upset their rivals and spoil Celtic's unbeaten record. The match promises to be thrilling, with both teams possessing attacking talent. Celtic's superior form give them a slight edge, though.
- Prediction: Celtic 2-1 Rangers