Derby fever is in the air as Celtic prepare to host Rangers on Sunday - and there's extra impetus on this one statistically. 

It's the first time the two fierce Glasgow rivals will have met since Celtic's Scottish Cup triumph at the end of May. 

That result changed several records. Celtic went ahead of Rangers in terms of domestic cups won, with 63 to their name. The same applied to Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup doubles, Celtic have earned 13 compared to Rangers' 12.

Now the storied rivalry between Celtic and Rangers reaches another pivotal moment come 12:30 on Sunday.

With both clubs boasting an impressive record of 169 wins each in their head-to-head encounters, this match promises to be not just a battle for three points but a significant chapter in the annals of Scottish football.

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From iconic goals to controversial refereeing decisions, each meeting has contributed to the rich tapestry of the 'Old Firm' narrative.

Brendan Rodgers' Celtic will go into the game as favourites given their home advantage and perfect record so far this season.

Philippe Clement on the other hand has repeatedly stated that he doesn't expect Rangers to reach top gear until after October, but in a derby anything is possible. 

This season sees both clubs on 118 trophies, so the bragging rights has never been hanging more in the balance. 

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