The match of 22nd round between Celtic и Rangers took place at Celtic Park on 2 February 2022, Wednesday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (29 August 2021) and ended with the victory of Rangers with a score 1-0.
The most common result of matches between these teams is 1-0. 2 matches have ended with this result.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 2 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Celtic is in the TOP-4 with 54 points. This is the 23rd of 22 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (Celtic can score -3 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 2 points (-3 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 11 points lower and has the opportunity to score -6 points additionally.
The difference in points with the nearest teams does not allow Celtic to change the tournament position. Most likely, the game has no tournament significance. The goal difference is 47:13. In addition, the Celtic offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. Celtic has the best defensive record in the league.
Rangers is the leader of the tournament with 56 points. This is the 23rd of 22 team game in the tournament.
The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score -3 points additionally. The difference in points with the closest pursuer does not allow him to catch up with Rangers. So, the game most likely has no tournament significance The goal difference is 48:18. In additional, Rangers has the best offensive record in the league. The Rangers defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Celtic Stats
Celtic has won all of 5 recent matches.
The team scored 28 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 9 wins, 1 draw and zero losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 18-3. The average number of goals is 1.8. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.3.
Rangers Stats
The team scored 19 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 4 draws и 1 loss. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 21-11. The average number of goals is 2.1. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.5.