Overview
- Celtic host Rangers on Saturday, January 3, at 12:30 GMT, with live coverage on Sky Sports from 11:30.
- Hearts lead on 41 points ahead of Celtic on 38 and Rangers on 35, marking the first New Year without an Old Firm leader since 1993/94.
- Rangers have tightened under Danny Röhl, taking eight wins and two draws in 11 league games and conceding only seven goals in that span.
- Celtic’s results have dipped under Wilfried Nancy despite strong underlying metrics, and bookmakers still price them as title favourites.
- Celtic are missing players through AFCON and injuries, and Steven McLean will referee with Kevin Clancy on VAR at Celtic Park.