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Supercomputer predicts Scottish Premiership title winner after Rangers win vs Celtic

Rangers ensured the Scottish Premiership title race remains alive and well with their seismic 1-0 win over Celtic on Sunday. The victory away at their fierce ri

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 5:40 AM
Supercomputer predicts Scottish Premiership title winner after Rangers win vs Celtic
Key Things to Know
  • Rangers defeated Celtic 1-0 on Sunday to close the gap at the top of the league to two points.
  • Opta's supercomputer calculates Celtic's title-winning probability at 75.38 percent compared to Rangers' 9.95 percent.
  • The 1-0 league win followed a 3-0 victory for Rangers against Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers secured a 1-0 away victory against Celtic on Sunday, closing the gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership to two points after seven games played. The result followed Rangers' 3-0 win over Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup just a week earlier under manager Derek McInnes.

Despite the recent defeat, Opta's supercomputer still heavily favors Martin O'Neill's Celtic side to retain the Scottish Premiership title, giving them a 75.38 percent probability of finishing champions. Rangers were assigned a 9.95 percent chance of winning the league.

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