{"id":7591,"date":"2019-05-11T22:13:44","date_gmt":"2019-05-11T21:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matchplug.com\/blog\/?p=7591"},"modified":"2025-03-24T19:49:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T18:49:05","slug":"rangers-v-celtic-matchplug-match-preview-soccer-prediction-and-betting-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog\/rangers-v-celtic-matchplug-match-preview-soccer-prediction-and-betting-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangers v Celtic MatchPlug Match Preview Soccer Prediction and Betting Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rangers would be looking to earn a win here and salvage some pride after Celtic finally beat them to an 8<sup>th<\/sup> consecutive Scottish league title last week.<\/p>\n<p>Steven Gerard\u2019s side has had a season of highs and lows and they would be keen to give their fans something to remember this season for by beating Celtic in this game.<\/p>\n<p>Gerard\u2019s side hasn\u2019t been consistent for much of the season but their fine run in the Europa League and their current run of 5 consecutive wins show that they can beat any team on their day and their fans would hope that is the case in this game.<\/p>\n<p>Celtic have left it a little late, but they have finally secured an 8<sup>th<\/sup> consecutive league crown after beating Aberdeen 3-0 the last time.<\/p>\n<p>While it was almost inevitable that they could win the league again, their struggles against some of the league\u2019s lesser sides and the departure of Brendan Rodgers had made things a little tough for them.<\/p>\n<p>Celtic are still undefeated this year despite the departure of Brendan Rodgers early on, but Derbies are still hard to predict and we expect them to try and get yet another win here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rangers would be looking to earn a win here and salvage some pride after Celtic finally beat them to an 8th consecutive Scottish league title last week. 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