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Jack Dawson

Sat 28 February 2026 8:00, UK

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Celtic are set to take on Rangers on Sunday in a vital Old Firm derby clash at Ibrox.

The game is set to be the fourth meeting between the two sides this season, and it could be the most important, with the Scottish Premiership title race heading towards a dramatic conclusion.

While Martin O’Neill did make numerous changes for the Stuttgart game in the week to prepare for this fixture, many of these stars impressed and could keep their place in the starting XI.

As a result, others will have to make way, with Football Insider believing that Daizen Maeda will finally be axed against Rangers after another blunt performance in the Europa League.

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— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) February 27, 2026

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Daizen Maeda drops out in one of five changes for Rangers vs Celtic 

Maeda has been poor for Celtic for a number of weeks.

The attacker has been goalless for weeks, and his lack of confidence was on show yet again on Thursday in the 1-0 victory over Stuttgart.

Now, Football Insider has predicted that Viljami Sinisalo retains his place in goal for the clash over Kasper Schmeichel.

At right-back, Julian Araujo returns, while Kieran Tierney also comes in at left-back.

At centre-back, Dane Murray keeps his place, while Liam Scales is added back into the starting XI.

Into midfield, there are only two changes, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain coming in.

He will partner Callum McGregor, with Benjamin Nygren reclaiming a spot in the starting XI.

Up top, Junior Adamu keeps his place, with Luke McCowan on the left and Yang Hyun-jun on the right.

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How to watch Rangers vs Celtic

The Old Firm derby this weekend is set to be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.

Coverage begins at 11am, ready for kick-off at 12pm.

The match can also be livestreamed from the Sky Sports app, which is available on many laptops, tablets and smartphones to those with a valid subscription.

Alternatively, the game will be broadcast via BBC Sportsound.

Coverage of this will also start at 11am as hype builds for the upcoming derby.

For those who are unable to watch or listen to the match, highlights will be made available on YouTube via Sky Sports Football following the full-time whistle.

However, it remains to be seen who will come out on top in the crucial clash at the top of the table.

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