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Rangers Slip at Dundee Hands Celtic Huge Opportunity Against Hearts

Rangers have handed Celtic an opportunity to put some distance between the Glasgow rivals at the top of the Scottish Premiership after being held to a 2-2 draw by Dundee at Dens Park on Saturday night. Derek McInnes’ side arrived…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 9:01 PM
Rangers Slip at Dundee Hands Celtic Huge Opportunity Against Hearts
Key Things to Know
  • Rangers' 2-2 draw at Dundee gives Celtic the chance to move four points clear against Hearts.
  • Bradley Fink and Callum Jones scored for Dundee, while Badredine Bouanani and Nico Raskin scored for Rangers.
  • Celtic host third-placed Hearts at Celtic Park on Sunday following a 4-1 European defeat against Benfica.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers drew 2-2 against Dundee on Saturday, handing Martin O'Neill's Celtic the opportunity to move four points clear in the Scottish Premiership. Bradley Fink gave Dundee an early lead before Badredine Bouanani equalized and Nico Raskin put Rangers ahead. However, Callum Jones capitalized on a defensive error to secure a point for Dundee, snapping Rangers' seven-match winning run under manager Derek McInnes.

CeltsAreHere argues that Celtic must take advantage of the slip when they host third-placed Hearts, managed by Wouter Vrancken, at Celtic Park on Sunday. Despite recent domestic defeats to Rangers and a 4-1 European loss to Benfica, victory against Hearts would establish a four-point cushion for the reigning champions.

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