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Who will win Celtic vs Rangers? Our writers make their predictions for the Premiership showdown

A huge occasion awaits in Glasgow's east end on Sunday.

Celtic host Rangers in the final derby clash of the season and it's one which could effectively decide the destination of the Premiership title.

Ange Postecoglou 's side can all-but confirm themselves as champions with a victory over their great rivals.

The Ibrox men may just have one eye on Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg against RB Leipzig, with manager Gio van Bronckhorst suggesting he could rotate with the league trophy looking destined for Parkhead.

But that doesn't any of the fierce intensity will be removed from the fixture and it's all set to be an absolute cracker.

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Here, our writers make their predictions for the big one.

David McCarthy

Rangers might make a change or two with Europe in mind but there’s a resilience about this team that will ensure they don’t just hand the title over to Celtic tomorrow. I fancy them to keep the Hoops waiting by digging out a draw.

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Michael Gannon

It's win or bust for Rangers but they showed they can get at Celtic in the Scottish Cup Final. The Hoops might be more cautious than usual, but if Gers come out they can be dangerous on the break.

A draw would do Ange Postecoglou’s men and they should get it.

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Scott Burns

Celtic will be looking to get the title wrapped up as quickly as they can. They will be hurting after their recent Scottish Cup semi-final defeat and I think that will be their fuel going into this game. Rangers also have the balancing act of having to play a Europa League semi-final on either side and if Celtic come out the blocks early then I can see the points remaining on the east side.

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Andy Newport

Rangers have eyes elsewhere as they gear up for next week’s do-or-die Europa League semi-final showdown with Leipzig at Ibrox and van Bronckhorst has admitted he’s probably going to send-out a patchwork line-up at Parkhead. Celtic, though, will have all the motivation they need to get a win which will all but secure the title.

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Gavin Berry

Everything points towards a home win. Celtic are on a derby revenge mission, have the crowd behind them, are on the brink of the title and are up against their rivals who have no option but to prioritise Europe and will field a team that reflects the importance of their second leg against Leipzig.

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Craig Swan

Celtic have home advantage and that might just swing a tight affair in their favour.

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Graeme Young

The favourites tag counted for little at Hampden but this feels even more emphatic in favour of Celtic. Rangers even if they go full pelt will be without Alfredo Morelos and Kemar Roofe. That will likely prove telling against a side who are spoiled for choice in attack. Expect Daizen Maeda on the left wing and that will allow either Kyogo or Giorgos Giakoumakis to make the difference through the middle. A trip to Celtic Park will prove too much for Rangers amid their Europa League exertions.

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Liam Bryce

As even an away win at Celtic Park, however sweet for the travelling fans, likely makes no difference to the destination of the title, expect Rangers to rest some key players with Leipzig in mind. That should mean a fired-up Celtic will have too much for their rivals on the day in what should still be a highly competitive affair.

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