💎 Gem Bet: Nicolas Raksin to Commit 2+ Fouls v Celtic @ 1.62 (bet365)

✅ bet365 - 1.62
SkyBet - 1.17
Paddy Power - 1.17

The first Old Firm Derby of the 2025/26 season arrives with fireworks already guaranteed and so often, an intensity that translates into fouls. Nicolas Raskin to commit two or more fouls is generously priced at 1.62, particularly when he’s as short as 1.14 elsewhere (implying an 87.7% likelihood). The disparity alone screams value, but the numbers and matchups only strengthen the case.

Last season, the Belgian midfielder averaged 1.94 fouls per 90 and hit two or more in six of his final nine league starts. He’s carried that form into this campaign, averaging 1.87 fouls per 90 across his first six starts. While he’s cleared this line in half of those outings, the intensity of an Old Firm clash elevates the likelihood. In fact, Raskin has hit this mark in three of his four previous derbies, averaging 1.82 fouls across 12 total appearances against Celtic.

The battles he’ll face here only increase the appeal. Celtic’s right-hand side poses significant challenges:

• Ralston (RB) has drawn 2.23 fouls per 90 this season, including four in just 140 minutes against Rangers last year.

• Nygren (RCM) adds another layer, winning 1.35 fouls per 90.

• Forrest (RM) chips in too, averaging 1.26 fouls drawn per 90.

Against such persistent ball carriers and running threats, Raskin’s combative style and willingness to engage physically make him a prime candidate to rack up fouls. In a derby where challenges tend to fly in and discipline is always tested, 1.62 looks a strong and well-priced angle for him to collect at least two.