Rangers and Celtic will clash for the first time this season as the two Glasgow giants meet in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final at Ibrox this Sunday (kick-off: 12pm).
Both sides enter the game on the back of strong domestic form, with Rangers’ last-gasp 1-0 victory over St Mirren on Wednesday their fourth successive win. Meanwhile, Celtic beat St Johnstone by the same scoreline at McDiarmid Park in midweek to make it six straight league wins under manager Martin O’Neill.
However, as attention turns to the Premier Sports Cup, both sides will be looking to progress to the final four of the competition as they face off for the first time in the 2026/27 season, before they draw swords once again at Celtic Park next weekend in the Scottish Premiership.
Ahead of the game at Ibrox, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
13. Sam Johnstone - Celtic - KEEPS STARTING XI SPOT?
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has a huge decision to make after Johnstone's impressive debut performance in the win over St Johnstone. Does the England international keep the gloves for the game at Ibrox, or will Viljami Sinisalo return to the starting XI? | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
14. Joel van den Berg - Celtic - DEBUT?
The Dutch teenager will hope to make his debut for the club after arriving from PSV Eindhoven on deadline day. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
15. Camilo Duran - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
Started from the bench in the midweek win over St Johnstone as manager Martin O'Neill looked to offer the Colombian some respite. However, he's almost certain to come back into the starting XI at Ibrox after his excellent start to life with Celtic.
16. Jota - Celtic - OUT
The Portuguese winger is back in training after over a year out with an ACL issue, but the visit to Rangers will come too soon in his recovery. | SNS Group