SlipsTips shares two selections ahead of the final Old Frim derby of the season between Celtic and Rangers on Sunday lunchtime.
Celtic vs Rangers (Sunday, 12:00)
Celtic welcome Old Firm rivals Rangers to Parkehead on Sunday afternoon knowing that a victory would all but secure the Scottish Premiership title.
The Bhoys have a six-point lead over the Light Blues and boast a far superior goal difference with just four games of the season remaining.
That means Sunday’s showdown is a must-win for Rangers if they are to retain their crown, while Celtic will be eyeing a chance of quickfire revenge after their Scottish Cup semi-final derby defeat on Easter Sunday.
Celtic are the bookmakers’ odds-on favourites to secure all three points on Sunday but I’m happy to highlight an alternative offering by dipping into Bet 365’s Bet Builder feature to combine Celtic double chance, over zero Celtic goals and over four Celtic corners at 4/5 (Bet 365).
Ange Postecoglou’s side have avoided defeat inside 90 minutes in each of their last three meetings with their fierce rivals, scoring at least once on each occasion.
What’s more, Celtic are the top scorers in the Scottish Premiership this season, slamming in 80 strikes across their 34 outings to date, which doesn’t bode well for a battle-weary Teddy Bears backline that have leaked at least one goal in 12 of their 17 top-flight road trips this term.
As such, I’m more than happy to back Celtic to both score and to avoid defeat on Sunday, but to boost the price, I’ll also back the hosts to hit over four corners.
Postecoglou’s attacked-minded outfit, who will be roared on by a partisan crowd, are averaging a whopping 9.47 corners per-game in the Scottish Premiership this season, a figure that increases to a lofty 10.44 when operating at Celtic Park.
It’s also worth pointing out that the high-energy Hoops have covered the 5+ flag kick line in 28 of their last 30 top-flight fixtures, delivering five or more corners in all but four of their 34 league outings to date.
With all this in mind, as well as the fact that the same combination has clicked in two of the last three Old Firm derbies, supporting the same wager on Sunday looks worth taking on at 4/5 (Bet 365).
With all things considered, the 9/10 available with Betfair for Celtic to score two or more goals on Sunday also looks like an attractive betting proposition.
Overall, the Bhoys have bagged at least a brace in 24 (71%) of their 34 Scottish League Two fixtures this term – including their last two league meetings with Rangers – yet the odds imply a 52.6% chance of the same selection copping at Celtic Park on Sunday.
Recommended Bets
- Celtic Double Chance, Over 0 Celtic Goals & Over 4 Celtic Corners – 4/5 (Bet 365)
- Over 1.5 Celtic Goals – 9/10 (Betfair)
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