Every Rangers vs Celtic pundit prediction as Jermain Defoe senses title glory while John Hartson names ultimate fear
It's almost time for the game that has got everyone talking as Rangers look to move above Celtic with a crucial win at Ibrox.
Brendan Rodgers' men will face a cauldron when they step onto the pitch in Govan with the pressure of the Scottish Premiership title race ramping up on both sides. Celtic go into the game a point ahead of their rivals - but have played a game more than Philippe Clement's side with the top six split just around the corner. Rodgers goes into the game with plenty of derby day experience having won 12 of his 15 as Parkhead boss - including the two so far this term.
But it has been a remarkable turnaround at Ibrox since the Clement stepped into the hot seat to replace Michael Beale - with the season now the closest title race since the 2010-11 campaign. A win for Rangers would put them two-points clear of the Hoops - and with their game in hand scheduled for midweek they could extend that to five with a win over Dundee before Celtic kick a ball again - should they earn derby day bragging rights.
But how will it go, and how will come out on top? Plenty of pundits have been having their say on Sunday's showdown.
Speaking to Sky: "Having the experience of being up there and winning the league, you take each game as it comes. The Old Firm is the best football match in the world, in my opinion.
"It's all to play for. I'm confident that the boys can go on and win the league. It'd be fantastic for everyone involved at the football club. I'm looking forward to watching the game, I might even go."
Speaking to talkSPORT: "You look at the faces of the Rangers fans when they lost at home to Aberdeen under Michael Beale. Rangers were a million miles away from contending for the title. So I think all credit to