Every Rangers vs Celtic pundit verdict as Barry Ferguson predicts blockbuster while Neil Lennon names 'deflated' fear

Both Rangers and Celtic are looking to claim the first silverware of the Scottish football campaign with the Viaplay Cup up for grabs at Hampden on Sunday.

With Michael Beale boasting an unbeaten run since stepping into the Ibrox hot seat and Ange Postecoglou steering the Hoops nine points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership, it looks set to be a blockbuster League Cup final at the national stadium, with former Rangers and Celtic players lining up to give their takes ahead of the game. It's set to be a close clash with bookmakers making holders Celtic the narrow favourites, but there doesn't appear to be a lot between the two in form sides in Scotland.

But will the trophy return to Celtic Park, or can Beale claim his first trophy since stepping into the Ibrox hot seat? Record Sport takes a look at what pundits from across the country are saying about the big game.

Chris Sutton has been in the headlines for his war of words with Michael Beale, but the pundit did confess that a close battle is on the cards at Hampden. However, he reckons Rangers will come up just short against the holders. Speaking on the Record Celtic podcast, Sutton said: "I think it will be really close and I am really looking forward to the game. I think Celtic will win the game 2-1, in normal time."

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It's set to be an entertaining clash but Barry Ferguson reckons the game could be an all-time classic. The former Ibrox skipper reckons a high-scoring game is on the cards - with James Tavernier lifting the trophy after extra time. He told the Go Radio Football Show: "I think it will go to extra time. You might think I am crazy, but I think it could be 2-2 or 3-3, something like that. I think there is goals in both teams.