Today marks the third showdown of the season between fierce rivals Celtic and Rangers at Ibrox, a match that could have a pivotal impact on the title race.

Celtic ventures to Ibrox holding a slim one-point lead over Rangers, with Philippe Clement’s side having a game in hand over Brendan Rodgers’ team. The previous derbies this season saw Celtic emerge victorious, clinching 1-0 at Ibrox and 2-1 at Parkhead.

Both teams are welcoming back players from the injury list, but there are concerns for Clement regarding the left-back position as Ridvan Yilmaz may miss out due to an injury sustained while on international duty. Borna Barisic is set to step in as his replacement. Rangers will be missing key players like Ryan Jack, Oscar Cortes, and Danilo, but the return of Abdallah Sima provides a boost to their attacking options.

On the Celtic side, captain Callum McGregor is a doubt due to an ongoing tendon issue, although Rodgers remains hopeful he can feature. Reo Hatate is set to make a starting appearance, while Luis Palma is poised for a return to the matchday squad after overcoming a muscle problem. The striking role is contested between Kyogo Furuhashi and Adam Idah.

Expected Lineups:

Rangers: Butland; Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Barisic; Diomande, Lundstram; Wright, Cantwell, Silva; Dessers.

Celtic: Hart; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor; O’Riley, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Furuhashi, Maeda.