IT’S been quite a while since we’ve had a bona fide title race in Scotland and today’s showdown at Ibrox could determine if this year’s Premiership will go to the wire.
A win for Rangers and it’ll be game on as the teams will only be separated by goal difference with six games still to play. A win for Celtic and it’s theirs to lose. That would give them a six-point lead, with a significant goal difference advantage and a match against Rangers at home still to come.
So it’ll be fascinating to see the approach taken by either manager. Giovanni Van Bronckhorst knows it’s a game he cannot afford to lose but he can’t be gung-ho otherwise Celtic could pick them off.
Team news ahead of the game has certainly favoured the Hoops with Kyogo Furuhashi described as “raring to go” by his manager following a three-month lay-off. Ange Postecoglou reported a clean bill of health for his squad apart from the injured James Forrest. Things aren’t so rosy for the Gers with star striker Alfredo Morelos ruled out of the match and possibly the run-in following his time away on international duty.
That makes it an advantage for Celtic on the personnel front and they’ve been nibbled at, in from 2/1 to 9/5. But Ibrox will be a cauldron. Only 700 Celtic fans will be in attendance as the clubs continue their squabble about away fans’ tickets, so Rangers will be aiming to hammer home that advantage the same way Celtic did back in February when they won convincingly. The Gers have eased slightly in the betting to 31/20.
Willie Collum is the man in the middle and he’s no stranger to controversy. Admittedly he’s been quieter this year, only dishing out 3.82 yellows per match, below the league average. But he does love a red card and has sent five players off this season. It’s just 2/1 for someone to be taking an early bath today. Similarly, Collum also isn’t scared to point to the spot and a penalty to be awarded is 7/4. If you fancy a bit of that then you should also consider the two most likely penalty takers; James Tavernier at 7/1 to score first and 9/4 to score anytime or Josip Juranovic at 16/1 and 11/2.
Super Singles
- Rangers v Celtic – Under 4 Goals, Both teams to receive 2+ cards each 5/6 Bet365 BetBuilder
- Rangers v Celtic – Either team to win by a single goal 11/8 (Bet365)
Tipsters’ Tips
- Scottish Premiership Tips: Collum Could be On The Spot at Ibrox
- SPFL Tips: Raith Can Win the Race to Silverware
- Greg Browning’s Scottish Football Tips: Play Your Cards Right at Ibrox
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Today’s Racing Tips
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