New research has revealed the most viewed game from Scotland’s top flight so far this season, with the thrilling 2-2 clash between Rangers and Celtic topping the list.
The research by sports betting site Nostrabet analysed the SPFL’s official YouTube channel to see how many views each of its cinch Premiership highlights videos has received this season.
Rangers’ 2-2 draw with Celtic tops the list, having racked up a massive 847,000 views during January since the fixture was played on the second day of the new year.
The second biggest game of the season so far is Celtic 4-0 St Mirren.
The game highlights, which feature a delightful lob from Japanese star Kyogo Furuhashi, have received 608,000 views after being posted 11 days ago.
The third most viewed game has been watched 496,000 times so far – Celtic’s 4-0 away win against Hibernian.
In fourth place is the Bhoys again, this time with the 9-0 demolition of Dundee United attracting 486,000 views.
The fifth most popular highlight video is another Old Firm clash, this time Celtic’s 4-0 win over Rangers which took them five points clear at the top of the table and has received 450,000 views.
Overall Celtic feature in nine of the top ten most viewed videos this season, with wins against St Johnstone, Kilmarnock, Motherwell and Hearts also appearing among the most popular highlights.
Aberdeen 2-3 Rangers is the only non-Celtic game to make the top ten, with 255,000 views in ninth place.
Commenting on the study, a spokesperson for Nostrabet said:
“Celtic are clear at the top of the Premiership so far this season, and their dominance of Scottish football extends to online highlights too.
“Their games are far and away the most watched in the top flight, and the only other team to feature in the top ten more than once are Rangers, who appear three times.”
The study was conducted by Nostrabet, a betting community site with sports experts at its core.
Its team is compiled of professionals experienced in online sports betting acting as a trusted guide for the world of online bookmakers, odds and bonuses.
