Jim White predicts winner for ‘great’ Rangers occasion v Celtic at Parkhead
Jim Whites has predicted the winner as Rangers face Celtic in the Old Firm derby in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday.
Parkhead will host Barry Ferguson’s team on 16 March as they come off their nail-biting victory over Fenerbahce in the Europa League.
Jose Mourinho’s team took the tie to penalties at Ibrox, but Jack Butland’s heroics steered the Gers into the quarter-finals of the European competition.
There’s no rest for the weary as the Light Blues gear up to take on Brendan Rodgers’ team after playing 120 minutes against the Istanbul club.
Rangers win v Celtic difficult at Parkhead
It’s difficult to envision Celtic losing to the Bears in the Old Firm derby at home, Jim Whites says.
The talkSPORT presenter has lauded the fixture between the two sides but can’t envision the Gers beating the Hoops on Sunday.
| Scottish Premiership table (2024/25) | Points |
| 1. Celtic | 75 |
| 2. Rangers | 59 |
While White is leaving towards Rodgers’ team getting the job done at Parkhead, he has admitted that anything is possible.
Speaking on the Go Radio Football Show (14 March), the Scotsman said: “It’s going to be a great occasion. They always are. It’s very difficult to see past Celtic, but you never know.”
Ferguson to pull off surprise v Celtic
Ferguson could potentially be playing for his future at Rangers, and a win at Parkhead would certainly go a long way in securing the interim manager’s continuity beyond this season.
The Gers icon was hired after Patrick Stewart sacked Philippe Clement after unacceptable losses to Queen’s Park and St Mirren.
With the Old Firm rivals 16 points ahead in the Scottish Premiership, the Bears seemingly have nothing left to play for domestically.
The Europa League is the only saving grace at Ibrox, but it’s hard to imagine the Light Blues going all the way in the competition.
Ferguson will undoubtedly be in high spirits, though, as he got the better of Mourinho in the European competition.
The interim manager’s tactical tweaks have contributed to the Gers’ recent successes, and the 47-year-old could possibly have something up his sleeve for the trip to Parkhead.
While Celtic are cruising in the league, the Bears will be playing for pride on Sunday, and they have enough quality to win the Old Firm derby, as was seen at Ibrox in January.