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Bad Man Betting's Rangers v Celtic Tips: Back 6/1 Bet Builder in Old Firm derby

  • Alexander Boyes
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Rangers manager Michael Beale and Celtic manager Ange Postecoglu

@BadManBetting returns with a preview of Saturday's sixth and final Old Firm clash of the season, and despite Celtic already securing the Scottish Premiership title, there's plenty still on the line in Glasgow.

  • More goals expected this time compared to Cup final

  • Back plenty of corners to boost the price

  • Use Cantwell & Lundstram fouls in final selections


Here we go. It's the sixth and final Old Firm Derby of the season, and whilst the trophies in Scotland have been largely wrapped up, I still believe we're in for a cracking game.

Bragging rights are still very much on the line. Rangers have failed to beat their Glaswegian rivals in five attempts this season, a fact that will surely have left a sour taste in their mouths.

Now, with silverware out of the question, there's one last chance for Beale's side to prove their worth.

Rangers will be desperate for a win over Celtic, and I expect them to come out and enjoy their football, to express themselves, and I believe Celtic will fight fire with fire. That's why I think this should be a great game for a Bet Builder.

Leg 1: Over 1.5 Goals

The Scottish FA Cup final didn't exactly set the world alight when it comes to goals, but it was perhaps a more cagey affair than some might have expected.

Here, the circumstances are entirely different. Rangers are no longer chasing silverware, but they're playing for pride, and will be desperate to finally get one over on their rivals.

Prior to that slightly more tame cup final, over 1.5 goals had landed in each of the four meetings between the two Glasgow sides this season.

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They're also putting up some staggering numbers that rival the very best in Europe. Celtic matches have averaged 3.82 goals this campaign, with Rangers averaging 3.41 match goals.

You have to go back to December for the last time this selection failed to land in a Celtic game, and with the two sides likely to loosen up and go for it, I expect it to land once more.

Leg 2: Over 8.5 Match Corners

Corners are a market that I love when it comes to end to end affairs, and that's exactly what I'm expecting at Ibrox come Saturday lunchtime.

Sure, Celtic may have already won the league, but Rangers won't sit back at home, and Celtic are likely to make it an open game.

The corner averages bode well for the two sides. Rangers average 7.26 corners for per game, whilst Celtic muster 7.59 on average.

They've not quite hit these totals consistently when playing each other, but the pair have still amassed enough corners in their meetings for match corners to be of consideration here.

Across their five meetings this season, the Old Firm rivals have seen an average of 9.6 match corners. I believe over 8.5 is more than doable here at Ibrox, especially given the narrative of the game itself.

Leg 3: Todd Cantwell to be carded

This was a selection that I just couldn't ignore, and at odds of 3.39/4, it looks a bit of a steal.

Todd Cantwell has received a booking in each of his three appearances against Rangers' Old Firm rivals since his January arrival, and there's a good chance it happens again on Saturday.

In fact, a look into his stats in general makes for great reading. Cantwell has received a yellow card in each of his last five games in all competitions, and prior to drawing a blank in the fouls department last weekend against Aberdeen, he'd committed a minimum of two fouls in each of his last six league games.

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Still, a yellow against Aberdeen for an argument suggests that a card could come in a number of ways.

That should be a worry for the Rangers man, particularly when playing in a derby game with tempers flaring.

Likely opponent Greg Taylor draws 1.53 fouls per 90. If the Scotsman is able to get under his opponent's skin, then this could very well be a long afternoon for Cantwell.

Leg 4: John Lundstram 1+ fouls

Again, given the emotions that come with an Old Firm derby, on top of Celtic's general dominance in the fixture this season, fouls are a given.

I think Rangers will do whatever it takes to get one over on their rivals, and John Lundstram is one such man who will happily stick a foot in if needed.

The English midfielder is often rash in the challenge, and averages 1.22 fouls per 90 as a result.

A closer look into his Old Firm derby stats tells you all you need to know as well. He's given away at least one foul in every match that he's started against Celtic this season.

With Reo Hatate back and firing in the Celtic midfield, Lundstram will have plenty to worry about. The Japanese midfielder averages 1.07 fouls drawn per 90, and I can see him coaxing Lundstram into a rash challenge at some stage during the game.

Back Over 1.5 goals, Over 8.5 corners, Cantwell to be carded & Lundstram 1+ fouls

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