Rangers,Celtic Clash at Ibrox in Key Premiership Showdown

The upcoming Scottish Premiership Old Firm derby between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox sees Rangers still seeking their first league win of the season, trailing Celtic by six points. Rangers boss Russell Martin has not confirmed midfielder Nicolas Raskin's inclusion, with key absences including Auston Trusty and Jota, while Celtic are likely to debut Belgian winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha and potentially left-back Marcelo Saracchi. The match will be officiated by Don Robertson, who has a history of overseeing Rangers and Celtic games, including previous Old Firm derbies, and is known for a relatively high card issuance rate. Historically, Rangers have drawn all their league games this season and have had mixed success against Celtic in recent Old Firm meetings, while Celtic have won the first league Old Firm derby of the season in seven of the past nine campaigns. The rivalry remains fiercely intense, with few players having represented both clubs, and the fixture attracting passionate support including from celebrities like Sir Rod Stewart and Gerard Butler who are notable Celtic fans.