As the Old Firm rivalry heats up, the stats tell a compelling story ahead of the next Celtic vs. Rangers showdown. Here's what the numbers reveal about this epic clash.
Celtic are facing a daunting derby drought. They haven't won in six league meetings with Rangers (three draws, three losses), marking their longest winless streak in the fixture since a 10-game run from September 1995 to November 1997. The Hoops will be desperate to turn the tide.
Rangers, meanwhile, are making history on the road. They've won their past two league visits to Celtic Park—matching their total from the previous 19 away derbies combined (two wins, four draws, 13 losses). The Gers haven't claimed three straight league wins at Celtic Park since November 1992, when Walter Smith was at the helm.
In the broader context, Celtic have only won the final Old Firm derby of a Scottish Premiership season once in the past seven campaigns (two draws, four losses), with a 2-1 victory in 2023-24 being the exception. They're currently on a four-game league winning streak, but their best run this season remains five wins, set earlier in the campaign.
Rangers enter this match after back-to-back league defeats—as many as they'd suffered in their previous 39 games combined (21 wins, 16 draws). They haven't lost three in a row since October 2000 under Dick Advocaat, so avoiding a slip is critical.
Manager Danny Rohl could etch his name into Rangers lore. After a 3-1 win at Celtic Park in January, he's aiming to become only the second Rangers boss to win his first two away league games against Celtic, following Walter Smith's three straight from 1991 to 1992.
On the pitch, keep an eye on Daizen Maeda. The Celtic forward has netted three goals in his past two league games—matching his tally from the previous 20 appearances. He's looking to score in three straight Premiership matches for the first time since March 2025, and he already has two goals in his last three home derbies against Rangers.
For Rangers, Youssef Chermiti has been a revelation. He's scored four goals in two league games against Celtic this season—the most by a Rangers player in a single league campaign since Mark Walters in 1988-89 (also four). No player has ever scored five against their Old Firm rivals in one league season, so Chermiti is on the brink of history.
With form, history, and individual brilliance colliding, this derby promises to be a must-watch for any football fan.