Is Celtic vs Rangers on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Old Firm derby

Everything you need to know ahead of the Scottish Premiership clash

Michael Jones
Saturday 08 April 2023 06:49 EDT
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Celtic face Rangers in the fourth Old Firm derby of the season with the visitors knowing that anything other than a win would effectively end their outside chance of catching the runaway Scottish Premiership leaders.

Ange Postecoglou’s side are nine points clear with eight games left of the 2022/23 campaign and have won each of their last 15 matches since a 2-2 with Rangers back in January - Kyogo Furuhashi struck an 88th minute equaliser to earn a point for the Hoops.

Rangers boss, Michael Beale, who has won 15 matches out of 16 to date, knows his team will need to record two wins over the reigning champions to stand any chance of keeping their title prospects alive after failing to close the gap due to Celtic’s incredible run of form.

In addition, Rangers supporters will not be allowed to attend the game following several incidents across the city between rival fans. Celtic informed Rangers they would not be taking fans to the encounter later this season and the Ibrox side did the same for Saturday’s meeting.

Here’s everything you need to know:

When is Celtic vs Rangers?

Celtic vs Rangers is due to kick off at 12.30pm BST on Saturday 8 April at Celtic Park.

How can I watch it?

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and in HD. Build up for the game starts at 11:30am UK time.

Sky customers can also stream the match live via the SkyGo app and non-sky customers have the option to stream the match online via NowTV.

The subscription service offers a variety of packages including a one off ‘day pass’ for £11.99 which gives customers full access to Sky Sports for 24 hours.

Team News

James McCarthy is missing for the hosts, with James Forrest and Liel Abada both doubts for Ange Postecoglou’s team. Aaron Mooy could come back in and in attack, Daezen Maeda and Jota will both hope to make the lineup.

Rangers are without Steven Davis, Filip Helander, Tom Lawrence and Kemar Roofe as the injury issues continue for Michael Beale. Nicolas Raskin could be available and there’s a decision to be made at left-back, too. Alfredo Morelos could continue as striker in place of Antonio Colak.

Predicted line-ups

Celtic XI: Hart, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Starfelt, Taylor, O’Riley, McGregor, Iwata, Jota, Furuhashi, Maeda

Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Davies, Barisic, Lundstram, Jack, Cantwell, Tillman, Kent, Morelos

Odds

Celtic to win - 4/6

Draw - 16/5

Rangers to win - 17/5

Prediction

Celtic will keep a firm grip on their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. With no away supporters in the ground Ange Postecoglou’s men could inflict a rare defeat on Michael Beale’s Rangers.

Celtic 2-1 Rangers.

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