CELTIC are closing in on seven in a row but first they want to make it 10 in a row.
The Hoops are unbeaten in nine against Rangers and I expect them to extend the record with a hard-fought victory in the William Hill Scottish Cup semis.
Games between the pair have been tight this season – 3-2 and 2-0 to Celtic as well as a 0-0 draw.
In the previous meeting many fancied Rangers but they lost with 10 men and while they're limping towards the finishing line Celtic seem to be able to get the job done as they moved closer to seven titles in succession and an unprecedented double treble
Celtic won both semi-final meetings between the clubs last season and are a best 4-5 at Marathonbet to win in 90 minutes and 4-11 with William Hill to reach the Final.
Rangers are 3-1 at Marathonbet and 11-4 at McBookie to qualify while a draw after 90 minutes pays 3-1 at Marathonbet.
Moussa Dembele is likely to get the nod from Brendan Rodgers over Leigh Griffiths up front and is 21-20 at Ladbrokes and McBookie to net and 7-2 with William Hill to score first.
Rangers star Alfredo Morelos missed a snip to earn a point in that 3-2 defeat and is 15-2 with William Hill to break the deadlock.
Both to score has a chance of coming up at 8-11 with Betfred as both sides are prone to making defensive boobs but three of the last four meetings have gone under 2.5 goals. Celtic and both to score pays 5-2 at William Hill.
Bookings markets will be popular as usual but the total is set high so finding value isn't easy. There is always a chance of a red card and that pays 7-4 at McBookie.
Recommended Bets (2.30pm)
- Dembele to score
- Celtic & btts
- Red card in match
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