With the Scottish Premiership coming to a crucial point at the top of the table, our team made predictions for who they think will lift the trophy come May

League Winners

Rhys Livingstone:

Rangers

This has been the most exciting season in Scotland for as long as I can remember, but I do feel Rangers just have that extra bit about them in comparison to Celtic and Hearts. If Röhl keeps playing two strikers and the Ibrox crowd continue to get behind the team, I feel like that could be the difference maker for the title. However, domestically Celtic keep finding a way, and with the experience of Martin O’ Neill and new arrival Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, you can never disregard the current champions.

Craig Baigrie:

 Rangers

It’s a difficult one because there’s strong, genuine arguments for all three. However, Rangers’ performances of late have been stronger than Hearts and Celtic, Hearts are just waiting for Devlin and Shankland to return but I think they might drop too many before then. Then Celtic have really struggled to in recent weeks scraping wins in last minute. Just Martin O’Neill being there makes Celtic stronger but in higher pressure games I fear for them, and they have a packed schedule with Europe and the Cup.

Cameron Caldwell:

 Celtic

An unprecedented three‑horse title race will demand experience, and with four consecutive league titles behind them, Celtic may hold a slight edge. Martin O’Neill knows exactly what it takes to win in Scotland, and his January business has already injected fresh energy into the squad. The arrivals of Julian Araujo, Tomas Cvancara, Junior Adamu, and Alex Oxlade‑Chamberlain have each contributed to a surge of late goals. There is no question that Celtic still need to improve, but I believe they have the resilience to outlast McInnes’ spirited Hearts side and Danny Röhl’s resurgent Rangers.

Liam Smith:

 Rangers

I think Rangers will end up winning the league in this incredible title race as I don’t think Hearts will keep it up and manage to hold on until the end of the season and for Celtic, they haven’t done a great as we may have expected and Rangers are doing quite well to grind out results and have played quite well as of late after their really poor league start as well as getting big wins like they did against Hearts. It’ll be close but I see Rangers just edging it this season.

Difference Maker

Rhys Livingstone:

 January Signings

 I think the January signings on a whole has been a success for Rangers, and although it’s early days, the new boys have shown pieces of their qualities in recent matches. Rangers have spent a good bit of money in January, and it may be a key factor if they go on to win this title. But if I had to pick one player in general, I would choose Ryan Naderi, his presence has already brought positivity to the Rangers squad, and if him and Chermiti continue to play alongside each other, and he can keep finding the net like he done in Germany, it may be a concern for defences in the league.

Craig Baigrie:

Ryan Naderi

 I think if Rangers continue to play two strikers that’s what will make the biggest difference but Chermiti and Miovski have shown they can’t be trusted to score every week, Naderi had a good record in Germany if he starts to score like that here, he could be the striker Rangers need.

Cameron Caldwell:

 Alex Oxlade‑Chamberlain

 The Englishman has quickly injected real quality into his early appearances for the Glasgow giants. A last‑minute winner against Livingston, followed by a composed second‑half showing at Rugby Park, suggests that despite his injury‑plagued past, he may yet bring much‑needed calm and control to the Celtic midfield, especially in light of Arne Engels’ recent injury.

Liam Smith:

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

The former Arsenal and Liverpool man has had a bright start to his time in Glasgow as it does look to be a positive signing as Celtic aim for the title. He brings good amounts of experience from his time down south which will help Celtic in many ways. With Engles’ injury and Reo Hatate not performing to standards expected, he should become a solid player in that Celtic midfield.