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Rangers’ Form Surpasses Celtic’s Ahead of Old Firm Showdown

As the highly anticipated Old Firm derby approaches, BBC Scotland with the assistance of Opta delves into the facts and figures surrounding the historic rivalry. Despite Celtic holding the top spot in the table, Rangers have been in better form this year securing seven more points than their rivals in 2024.

Brendan Rodgers boasts an impressive managerial record against Rangers winning 12 out of 15 meetings with an 80% win rate the highest in derby history. James Tavernier, Rangers’ right-back has notably contributed five goals and six assists in Old Firm derbies.

Kyogo Furuhashi has been a standout performer for Celtic scoring in both encounters this season and totaling seven goals in 11 derbies. Overall, Rangers have struggled in recent meetings with Celtic but Kyogo remains a threat to their defense.

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