IT’s the biggest game in the Scottish football calendar.
Rangers host Celtic at Ibrox in the first Old Firm derby of the 2025/26 season on Sunday.
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It’s set to be a blockbuster Super Sunday in the Scottish Premiership with not only a Glasgow showdown, but a Dundee derby as well.
But come lunch-time on Sunday all eyes will be firmly on the action in Govan.
Old Firm derbies are unpredictable at the best of times.
But only a psychic could correctly predict the outcome of this one after a rather chaotic start to the season for BOTH teams so far.
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Rangers are in turmoil just TEN games into Russell Martin’s reign, with only three wins to his name and Wednesday night’s humiliation in Bruges to show for it.
Fans have been calling for his dismissal since that catastrophic night in Belgium, but he remains in the dugout for now and will take charge of his first Old Firm this weekend.
Brendan Rodgers, meanwhile, has enjoyed a perfect start to the domestic campaign.
Celtic are currently SIX points ahead of Gers in the title race after just three games and could extend their lead if Rodgers clinches another win at Ibrox.
But the lack of recruitment and shock Champions League exit almost has fans at boiling point at Parkhead as well.
Both clubs could really do with an Old Firm victory to ease pressure and supporters of both sides reckon it could go either way.
SunSport has all the details you need to know ahead of the huge game in Govan.
What time does Rangers vs Celtic kick off?
- The Old Firm derby will take place on Sunday, August 31.
- The game will kick off at 12 noon.
- Ibrox is the venue for this one.
What TV channel is Rangers vs Celtic on and can I live stream it?
- Rangers vs Celtic will be shown live on on Sky Sports Football and Main Event.
- Coverage begins at 11am – one our before kick off.
- Sky customers can stream the game live via Sky Go.
- BBC Sportsound will have live radio commentary of the match.
- Alternatively, you can follow all the action with SunSport’s LIVE blog.
Team news
SunSport exclusively revealed that Nico Raskin WON’T be involved against Rangers due to his recent conduct, with Russell Martin taking action and has been backed by senior players.
That shock decision could see Joe Rothwell start in midfield instead which is a move that Gers supporters won’t be happy with.
Hamza Igamane is Rangers’ latest exit so of course he won’t be involved either, while Martin has big decisions to make in defence with Max Aarons and James Tavernier, as well as in attack.
Celtic fans, meanwhile, could see TWO new players handed baptism of fires at Ibrox following the arrivals of Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Marcelo Saracchi.
Balikwisha could be given the nod to start but Saracchi could feature off the bench to fill in for Kieran Tierney – who hasn’t played a full 90 minutes since joining – in the second half.
Rodgers could welcome a new striker to the club before the big game too, with Hoops looking at a deal for Kasper Dolberg to replace Adam Idah.
The Irishman is closing in on a move to Swansea having passed his medical and agreed terms, but he won’t be allowed to leave the club before a successor is in the door.
Latest odds
Rangers 5/2
Draw 14/5
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Celtic 10/11
*Odds correct from Sky Bet as of Friday, August 29.
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