Derek McInnes guides Rangers past Celtic in League Cup

Rangers secured a dominant three goal win against Celtic to reach the semi finals of the Scottish League Cup.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 13 September 2026

Derek McInnes celebrated his first Old Firm victory as Rangers manager in style. His team put in a dominant performance to beat their fierce rivals by three goals. The result sends Rangers safely through to the last four of the competition.

Rangers shorten in markets

Punters backing Rangers will feel very pleased with this strong showing. The convincing nature of this win means bookmakers will likely slash their odds for the remainder of the tournament. Bettors should expect shorter prices on them lifting the trophy.

Celtic suffered a heavy defeat that leaves their supporters stunned. Bookmakers will probably drift their odds for future domestic fixtures as confidence takes a hit. Traders will reevaluate their chances in upcoming matches after this setback.

The League Cup draw will bring new opportunities for football bettors. Rangers now carry serious momentum into the next round. Punters should watch how the odds react when the semi final fixtures are finally confirmed.

What it means for a bet

Backers of Rangers should expect shorter outright odds while Celtic face drifting prices in upcoming markets.

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