Chris Sutton and Kris Boyd’s Glasgow Derby Predictions Spark Heated Fan Debate
Glasgow, Scotland – May 2, 2025
As the Glasgow Derby looms on May 4, 2025, at Ibrox Stadium, Sky Sports pundits Chris Sutton and Kris Boyd have delivered their predictions for the clash between Rangers and Celtic, igniting a firestorm of debate among fans. The Old Firm rivalry, one of football’s fiercest, is already charged with emotion, and the contrasting forecasts from the former Celtic and Rangers stars have only added fuel to the fire. With Celtic holding a commanding 17-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership, the stakes are high for bragging rights, even if the title race is all but decided.
Chris Sutton, a Celtic legend and outspoken pundit, has predicted a comfortable victory for the Hoops at Ibrox. Speaking on Sky Sports’ The Warm Up, Sutton emphasized Celtic’s superior form and mentality, stating, “Celtic are in a different league this season. They’ll go to Ibrox and rub Rangers’ noses in it.” He pointed to Celtic’s dominant record at Parkhead, where they’ve scored 14 goals and conceded just four in their last five home Derbies against Rangers, and suggested that Brendan Rodgers’ side would carry that momentum into enemy territory. Sutton’s confidence stems from Celtic’s 100% domestic record and their 3-0 thrashing of Rangers earlier this season.
Kris Boyd, a Rangers icon and equally vocal commentator, countered with a defiant prediction of a Rangers upset. Despite acknowledging Celtic’s dominance, Boyd insisted that the Ibrox faithful would inspire Philippe Clement’s side to a crucial win. “This is Ibrox. Rangers will show up, and the fans will make the difference. It’s not a dead rubber—there’s no such thing in an Old Firm game,” Boyd argued, rejecting Sutton’s claim that the match lacks significance due to the title race being over. He highlighted Rangers’ need to “put on a show” for their supporters and finish the season strongly, even if they can’t close the gap to Celtic.
The predictions have sent fans into a frenzy, with social media platforms like X buzzing with reactions. Celtic supporters have rallied behind Sutton, with many mocking Boyd’s optimism as delusional. One X post read, “Boyd’s at it again, living in dreamland. Celtic will wipe the floor with Rangers, just like at Parkhead.” Another user referenced Sutton’s earlier jibe from 2024, when he told Boyd to “give it a year” after Rangers’ title claims, noting that Celtic’s 55th league title has now leveled them with Rangers’ historical tally.
Rangers fans, meanwhile, have defended Boyd’s prediction, accusing Sutton of arrogance. “Sutton thinks Celtic are untouchable, but Ibrox will be rocking. Rangers can shock them,” one supporter posted. Others pointed to Rangers’ resilience in previous Derbies, including a rare win at Celtic Park earlier this season under interim manager Barry Ferguson, as evidence that an upset is possible. The polarized reactions reflect the deep-seated passion of the Old Firm divide, with fans on both sides refusing to concede ground.
