McInnes To Make Changes? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Celtic

McInnes To Make Changes? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Celtic Rangers would walk into Celtic Park with real momentum, dismantling their old rivals 3-0 in last weekend’s League Cup clash. That result has left Celtic rattled just days before the Glasgow giants meet again in what’s already shaping up to be a tense second instalment of the Old Firm on Sunday lunchtime. The Hoops might still be unbeaten in the league this season, but the Light Blues would fancy their chances of adding to their neighbours’ misery and carrying that derby swagger into the international break. What made last weekend so satisfying for Rangers fans was just how comprehensively they took Celtic apart at Ibrox — clinical, ruthless, and thoroughly in control from start to finish. With away fans barred from attending Old Firm fixtures this season under the SPFL directive, Rangers would relish the chance to go to a hostile Celtic Park and shut out the home support, showing that their first win over their rivals was no one-off. Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Celtic Defence Ivor Pandur has been majestic between the sticks and is currently on a run of three successive clean sheets. The Croatian had a quiet afternoon at Ibrox, but is expected to be busy on the road. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – SEPTEMBER 13: Olwethu Makhanya of Rangers is seen during the Rangers v Celtic – Premier Sports Cup match at Ibrox Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Derek McInnes must not make changes in the defensive third, with Emmanuel Fernandez and Olwethu Makhanya restoring balance and stability. Dujon Sterling should feature again from the right ahead of Ross McCrorie, and James Penrice, who has cemented his place on the left in Tuur Rommens’ absence, was primarily deployed in midfield to keep Benjamin Nygren out of play. This proved to be a masterstroke from the Scottish boss, and it remains to be seen what tricks he has up his sleeve this time. Midfield Nicolas Raskin failed to secure a summer exit, thus staying put at least until this calendar year. His presence deep down the midfield would allow Dan Neil to be adventurous, particularly after netting a brace in his maiden Old Firm encounter. Tochi Chukwuani, Cammy Devlin and Vanja Dragojevic might be called into action if the situation demands their involvement in the middle of the park. Ryan Naderi impressed with his work ethic and directness in and around the attacking third, contributing to their first two goals last Sunday. He must operate as a ‘number 10’ or second striker, thus allowing the gaffer to tweak the formation in different phases of the match. Min-Su Kim and Djieidi Gassama must retain their wide attacking slots; however, Badredine Bouanani and Findlay Curtis could replace the duo late in the contest. Attack With Lawrence Shankland and Youssef Chermiti sidelined for months, Kevin Kelsy made his presence known with a goal and an assist each against the Celts. The Venezuelan ‘number 9’ would spearhead the attack, with Bojan Miovski likely to be introduced as a ‘super sub’.