The match of 22nd round between Celtic и Rangers took place at Celtic Park on 30 December 2017, Saturday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (23 September 2017) and ended with the victory of Celtic with a score 0-2.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 11 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Celtic is the leader of the tournament with 50 points. This is the 21st of 22 team game in the tournament.
The nearest pursuer is 8 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 Celtic. So, the game most likely has no tournament significance The goal difference is 48:15. In additional, Celtic has the best offensive record in the league. Celtic has the best defensive record in the league.
Rangers is in the TOP-4 with 39 points. This is the 21st of 22 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 3 points (Rangers can score 3 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 11 points (3 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 5 points lower and has the opportunity to score 3 points additionally. The goal difference is 41:25. In addition, the Rangers offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Celtic Stats
The team scored 18 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 18-8. The average number of goals is 1.8. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.4.
Sidelined players: HAYES JONNY, RALSTON ANTHONY, ROBERTS PATRICK, ROGIC TOM
Rangers Stats
The team scored 22 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 7 wins, 1 draw и 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 18-9. The average number of goals is 1.8. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.8.
Sidelined players: DORRANS GRAHAM, WALLACE LEE, MILLER KENNY, ROSSITER JORDAN