Rangers welcome Old Firm rivals Celtic to Ibrox Stadium for a highly anticipated Scottish League Cup quarter-final encounter.Both sides enter this iconic derby boasting strong domestic momentum, having put early-season stumbles behind them to string together impressive winning runs across all competitions.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Gers appear to have finally found their feet under new boss Derek McInnes, winning their last four matches despite narrow margins of victory.Meanwhile, Celtic have responded brilliantly to their heartbreaking European exit, remaining completely unbeaten in domestic competition this term.##NAJAVA_MECA_9952437##With no away fans permitted at Ibrox following SPFL rulings, Rangers will look to leverage a fierce home advantage, while Celtic aim to extend their recent three-match unbeaten streak against their fiercest rivals.Kick-off: 2:00 PM (Kenyan Time), SundayVenue: Ibrox Stadium, GlasgowScottish League Cup Quarter-finalA surprise comeback of the team leaderQualification implications: The winner advances to the Scottish League Cup semi-finals, while the loser is eliminated from the competition.Form GuideRangers✅ Win vs St. Mirren (1-0)✅ Win vs Motherwell (1-0)✅ Win vs Falkirk (2-1)✅ Win vs Aberdeen (1-0)❌ Loss vs Jablonec (1-0, 4-3 on pens)Celtic✅ Win vs St Johnstone (1-0)✅ Win vs St. Mirren (2-1)✅ Win vs Aberdeen (3-0)✅ Win vs Falkirk (2-1)❌ Loss vs LASK (5-1 AET)Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)Celtic 3-1 Rangers (10.05.26 – Scottish Premiership)Rangers 0-0 Celtic (08.03.26 – Scottish FA Cup – Celtic won 4-2 on penalties)Rangers 2-2 Celtic (01.03.26 – Scottish Premiership)Rangers 3-1 Celtic (03.01.26 – Scottish Premiership)Celtic 3-1 Rangers (02.11.25 – Scottish League Cup AET)##NAJAVA_MECA_9952681##Team NewsRangers❌ Tuur Rommens – Thigh injury (out).❌ Youssef Chermiti – Knee injury (out).❌ Jose Cifuentes – Hamstring injury (out).❌ Lawrence Shankland – Muscle injury (out).Celtic❌ Callum Osmand – Ankle injury (out).❌ Alistair Johnston – Hamstring injury (out).❌ Jota – Knee injury (out).🟢 Kasper Hogh – Returned to the starting lineup in midweek following a three-game injury absence.Karetsas still in hospital with an unknown conditionPlayer to Watch: Bojan Miovski (Rangers)Bojan Miovski enters this Old Firm derby as Rangers' primary focal point in attack after scoring the crucial late winner against St Mirren in their last outing.The forward has quickly become central to Derek McInnes' offensive structure, offering vital link-up play, physicality, and aerial presence inside the penalty box.With Rangers needing clinical finishing to break down a resilient Celtic backline, Miovski's sharpness and positioning will be critical. If he can exploit spaces between Celtic's central defenders, he possesses the composure to deliver a match-deciding moment in front of the home crowd.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Celtic to Qualify🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Both Teams to Score – Yes🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Celtic to Win 2-1Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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