Rangers have recovered from a difficult start to the campaign, while Celtic’s inconsistent form has opened the door for their rivals to apply further pressure.

Hutton believes the absence of European football could also work in Rangers’ favour, allowing them to put their full focus into their domestic title challenge.

Speaking to OLBG, who offer the best betting sites, he said: “Rangers have the momentum over Celtic, you’ve got Hearts in the mix as well, pushing Rangers and Celtic all the way. But it’s crazy to look at Celtic right now, they are struggling.

“I was looking at it earlier, and I think they’ve lost six of their last 12 games in all competitions, which you don’t normally say about Celtic.

“Rangers are in a situation that’s a bit alien this year because they don’t have European football, so they can focus solely on week-to-week league matches.

“They’re in a good place, but it’s about taking advantage of it.

“Celtic lost to Falkirk, can Rangers put the pressure on, win their game in hand to bring it to one point, and eventually overtake them? It’s down to them now.”