In a match that evokes passion and rivalry like no other, Rangers are set to take on Celtic in the highly anticipated Old Firm derby in the Scottish Premiership this Thursday.
After a spectacular comeback against Motherwell, where the Gers managed to come back from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw, their inconsistency was exposed. With just one win in their last three League outings, Rangers find themselves 14 points behind their fierce opponents at the top of the table.
Celtic, on the other hand, are buoyed by confidence, having triumphed convincingly 4-0 over St Johnstone in their last encounter, reaffirming their status as league leaders.
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As the sporting world turns its attention to this thrilling encounter, here’s what you need to know to follow all the action live:
In the United States, the match will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network, with streaming options available through Fubo. New subscribers can take advantage of a free trial, allowing fans to test the service before committing.
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Rangers manager Clement has indicated there is “a small chance” Leon Balogun will be in the squad, depending on his progress in training. However, the absence of team captain James Tavernier for a few weeks due to injury, combined with injured teammates John Souttar and Neraysho Kasanwirjo, leaves Rangers short of options.
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Clement could opt for a tactical approach similar to that used in the cup final which almost led to success.
Predicted lineup for Rangers (4-2-3-1, left to right): Butland (GK) — Yilmaz, Sterling, Propper, Jefte — Diomande, Raskin — Cerny, Bajrami, Cortez — Igamane
Expect to see Daizen Maeda return to the starting XI after his remarkable performance in the cup final.
Predicted line-up for Celtic (4-3-3, left to right): Schmeichel (GK) — Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Valle — Engels, Bernardo, Hatate — Kuhn, Maeda, Furuhashi
Celtic’s squad problems include injured players Thiago Holm and Forrest, but with no suspensions to worry about they are set to continue their dominance.
Having lost only once in their last 14 meetings against Rangers, Celtic go into this match with a psychological advantage. Rangers’ slight dip in recent form, highlighted by their defeat to Celtic in the League Cup, suggests the visitors will once again be favorites.
