Celtic faces Rangers in a key Scottish Premiership match on Sunday. Celtic is in second place with 73 points, while Rangers are third with 69 points.
Key points
Celtic vs Rangers match on Sunday afternoon
Celtic in second place with 73 points
Rangers in third place with 69 points
Both teams have played 35 matches this season
Match is crucial for league standings
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Celtic vs Rangers – Match preview and team news
Celtic vs Rangers – Match preview and team news
Celtic go head-to-head against Rangers in a crucial Scottish Premiership match on Sunday afternoon.
Celtic are currently in second place with 73 points from 35 matches, while Rangers sit in third with 69 points from the same number of matches.
Celtic vs Rangers – Match preview and team news
Date: Sunday, 10th May.
Kick-off: 12pm BST.
Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow.
Celtic team news
Martin O’Neill received a boost with the news of Daizen Maeda being available. The forward has been declared fully fit after recovering from a foot knock, and defender Alistair Johnston is also expected to reclaim his spot at right-back.
However, the Hoops are grappling with a multiple-injury crisis. Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel remains sidelined with a shoulder injury, leaving Viljami Sinisalo to deputise in goal.
Key centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers also remains out with an Achilles issue, while Jota remains a long-term absentee.
The squad is further stretched by season-ending injuries to Tomas Cvancara, Julian Araujo, and Colby Donovan.
Adam Montgomery (calf) and (hamstring) are also sidelined, though Osmand is nearing a return to fitness.
Q&A
What are the current standings of Celtic and Rangers in the Scottish Premiership?
Celtic is in second place with 73 points, and Rangers are in third place with 69 points.
When is the Celtic vs Rangers match scheduled?
The match is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
How many matches have Celtic and Rangers played this season?
Both Celtic and Rangers have played 35 matches this season.
What is at stake in the Celtic vs Rangers match?
The match is crucial for both teams as they compete for top positions in the Scottish Premiership.
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Celtic enter today’s derby in exceptional form, having won their last four consecutive Scottish Premiership matches. Most recently, they secured a gritty 2-1 victory away at Hibernian on May 3, building on home wins over Falkirk (3-1) and St Mirren (1-0). Under interim manager Martin O’Neill, the Bhoys have clawed back into second place, trailing league leaders Hearts by just four points as they aim for the title.
Rangers
Rangers’ title aspirations have suffered a major blow following back-to-back defeats. A damaging 2-1 loss to Hearts on May 4 was preceded by a 3-2 home defeat to Motherwell, leaving them in third place and essentially eliminated from the trophy race. Despite this slump, Danny Röhl’s side previously displayed high-scoring form, including a 6-3 win over Falkirk, and they remain unbeaten in their last five league meetings with Celtic.
