Celtic vs Rangers Bet Builder Tips: The Hoops to have their day at Hampden

Bitter rivals Celtic and Rangers lock horns for the fifth time this season as they meet in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park on Saturday (15:00, Premier Sports 1). The Hoops will be gunning for the league and cup double after pipping the Gers to the Scottish Premiership title earlier this month.

There is never a shortage of entertainment and atmosphere when these two teams face one another and we are sure to be in for a cracker in Glasgow. I have put together a three-legged bet builder using Betfred's #PickYourPunt feature for you to consider for this clash. Read on for my Celtic vs Rangers bet builder tips.

Celtic to win (in 90 minutes)

Sorry Rangers fans, but I think that you are about to suffer your second defeat to Celtic this month. Brendan Rodgers' side are full of confidence after winning the league title and they will be eager to add another piece of silverware to this strong season.

It won't be easy by any stretch, as their recent victory of the Gers showed, but I think that they edge the contest in terms of quality in their ranks and that it is what should see them over the line at Hampden.

A front four of Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda, James Forrest and Matt O'Riley is stacked with talent, and Rangers' defence are going to have their work cut out for them in keeping this quartet quiet.

The psychological aspect of having won three of the four meetings between them already this season is likely to play a part, too, which is why I am backing Celtic to grab the win here and lift the trophy.

Both teams to score

I am expecting a competitive match, however. Rangers may have been reduced to 10 men at Celtic Park earlier this month but they did look like they could conjure up an equaliser in the latter stages of the game.

Philippe Clement will be demanding a response from his players after missing out on the league title, and they have the experience of winning the Scottish League Cup this season to aid them on their return to Hampden.

This derby tends to serve up goals at both ends, and I think this is enhanced by the fact that this is a cup final. Three of the four meetings between Celtic and Rangers this term saw both teams score, and so I'm confident of seeing this selection land once more on Saturday.

Matt O'Riley anytime goalscorer

What a season the young English-born Danish midfielder has had for the Hoops. O'Riley has been a key figure for Celtic this season and he has managed an impressive number of goals. The 23-year-old finished the Scottish Premiership campaign as the second-top goalscorer with 18, and he grabbed another in the Scottish Cup semi-finals against Aberdeen.

O'Riley has had an outstanding season and there is sure to be a lot of speculation about his future over the coming months as clubs across Europe have been paying attention. His attention remains with the Hoops and he will be looking to secure his second Scottish Cup trophy on Saturday.

I'm expecting him to play a starring role in this final, and after his exploits this season, who else am I going to fancy to score here?

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