Overview
- Kick-off is at 12:00 BST on Sunday, August 31 at Ibrox, with live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Ultra HDR.
- Both clubs exited Champions League qualifying this week, with Rangers losing 6-0 to Club Brugge for a 9-1 aggregate and Celtic going out to Kairat on penalties.
- Rangers are winless in the league under new manager Russell Martin and a defeat could leave them nine points behind Celtic after four matches.
- Previews and markets lean toward Celtic, with odds such as Rangers 5/2, Draw 14/5 and Celtic 10/11, and several outlets forecasting an away victory.
- Team news points to Rangers changes with James Tavernier in contention at right-back and Kieran Tierney set for a Celtic return to the derby, while multiple bookmakers are running targeted offers tied to the fixture.