Neil Lennon makes his big Celtic vs Rangers derby prediction ahead of Sunday

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We’re less than 24 hours away from Sunday’s massive match between Celtic and Rangers at Ibrox in the Scottish Premiership.

Final training sessions have been completed, the managers have given their pre-match media conferences and fans are beginning to feel familiar tension and excitement.

One man who knows all about the fixture is Neil Lennon. Few are better placed to offer their opinion on the matter.

As a player, he had an excellent record against Rangers, losing just nine of the 31 he featured in. As a manager, he also enjoyed success in the derby and always knew how to get his players up for the big occasion.

Speaking to Sky Sports, he’s now given his prediction on how Sunday’s match will pan out at Ibrox with the title race firmly in the balance.

Neil Lennon on Celtic vs Rangers

Lennon said: “Both of them have been pretty consistent. Celtic have sort of found their mojo again in the last few weeks. They’ve got players back fit.

“My own opinion is I can’t see Celtic losing it. It could be a draw or a Celtic win. Rangers will be up for it and the crowd will be up for it but Celtic have got the extra quality and more match-winners. If Callum McGregor is fit, that could be pivotal.

“Kyogo is looking more like himself again and he’s a big game player. He hasn’t had the amount of goals this season that he’s had in previous years but he’s a big game player. His record in the derby is fantastic – it’s up there with Henrik Larsson’s really. He’ll be one to watch tomorrow.”

Celtic don’t need to blow Rangers away

Avoiding defeat would certainly be a positive result from a Celtic perspective. Although Rangers would be able to go back to the top of the league by winning their game in hand, it would keep the Bhoys’ destiny in their own hands.

Brendan Rodgers and his team would then get the chance to bring Rangers to Celtic Park after the split and shoot for glory in front of 60,000 home supporters.

Celtic aren’t going to settle for a draw tomorrow, they aren’t wired like that. However, if Lennon’s prediction rings true and the Bhoys secure at least a point, Rangers will feel the pressure.