This is the last old company derby of this weekend’s season, living in Sky Sports and still has to be decided for the entire Scottish premiership.
Celtic will go to Ibrox as champions, while Hibernian will remain third with a strong chance to secure European football next season.
By May 18th, there will be 4 rounds of equipment remaining, and there should be plenty of drama…
Kickoff at 12:00pm Sunday, May 4th
What is at risk in the last old company game of the season?
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Celtic midfielder Luke McCowan has nothing to prove at Ibrox without expecting a guard of honor from the Rangers on Sunday
The title race ends with the Rangers, but it is guaranteed to finish second, but there is always something at risk when it comes to the old company.
Celtic may be the champion, but it’s Ibrox’s side that has the best head-to-head of the season, with two wins in three league meetings so far this season.
Brendan Rodgers scored a 3-0 victory in the first meeting of the season, but the opposite was true for Ibrox in January as the Rangers scored a 3-0 victory.
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Highlights from the Rangers’ victory at Celtic Park in March
The Rangers then won Celtic Park for the first time since December 2019.
There is pride in the lines on both sides. Callum McGregor wouldn’t want to be the first Celtic captain to lead the team to the title, losing three times to the Rangers in the same season.
However, there is a chance to score domestic highs in the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen later this month. If that happens, they will likely be defeated quickly.
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Celtic Captain Calm McGregor has been nominated for PFA Scotland Player of the Year, playing against two teammates and revealing who he voted for
The Rangers’ record against rivals this season shows they can compete with the champions, but Sunday’s victory still leaves 14 points behind.
It’s a boost, but there’s a bigger problem that players and fans are worried about, as the Rangers are on the brink, new managers need, and summer rebuilds are underway.
Race for Europe
There are five European spots for the glove. Champions Celtic will take part in the Champions League playoff round phase, where the Rangers are likely to appear in their second qualifying round.
Hibernian’s impressive unbeaten run was finished last weekend by Aberdeen.
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Highlights of the Scottish Premiership Match between Aberdeen and Hibernian
Jim Goodwin’s victory at the Hibbs on Saturday will see them pulling out their levels with their opponents, while HIBS’s victory will see them strengthen their grip in their place in the second qualifying round of the Europa League.
If the Dons defeat St. Mirren, they will remain in the third fight.
Fourth place will be the winner of the Scotland Cup wins the Europa League playoff spot and secured their position in the second qualifying round of the conference league.
If Celtic also lifts the Scotland Cup, that Europa League playoff spot will go to the team in third place, the fourth will win the Europa League qualifying spot, and the fifth will be awarded European football via conference league qualifying.
How about the relegation battle?
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Everything is still played in Bottom 6.
St. Johnstone drifts six points at the bottom and desperately needs points to get a realistic chance to escape automatic demobilization.
Kilmarnock’s home victory gives a lifeline while avoiding drops back to scrap to avoid the drops of Derek McInnes.
Ross County currently holds a playoff spot for relegation, but this weekend’s victory over the Hearts could lift them up to nine times as they try to avoid finishing their third straight season in 11th place.
Liam Fox will be in charge of Hearts this weekend following Neil Critchley’s departure – if he can lead them to their first league victory in 5, they will move eight points out of the playoffs.
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Dundee is still at risk as they head towards the latest equipment round, just two points above the county.
They are at Motherwell’s house. Motherwell has now revealed a potential relegation, leaving her last victory even further out of the danger zone.
