Keith Wyness predicts how Rangers & Celtic title challenge is shaping up vs leaders Hearts
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Wed 15 April 2026 9:26, UK Rangers are the team with momentum in the Scottish Premiership title race following their 6-3 victory over Falkirk.That is the view of ex-Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who believes the title race remains finely poised heading into the split.Hearts remain top of the table, but Rangers and Celtic are in close pursuit, with all three teams still having to play each other before the end of the season.Rangers were 2-0 down at Falkirk, but Danny Rohl’s side convincingly turned the game around to make it four consecutive league wins.Hearts and Rangers are not in Scottish Cup semi-final action, whilst Celtic face St Mirren at Hampden Park, meaning the two sides have a weekend off before their next league fixture. ⚽ Rangers Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Gers fixture. VISIT THE RANGERS MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Rangers ‘the team in form’ as title race to come down to the wireAberdeen’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Pittodrie between 2000 and 2004, had lengthy spells as the chief of Everton and Aston Villa and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes small margins will decide the destination of the Scottish Premiership title.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness says there is no favourite heading into the final five games of the season.ClubPointsGoal DifferenceHearts7030Rangers6935Celtic6724The top three in the Scottish Premiership table, as it stands.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Rangers are the team of momentum.
Rangers are a team in form, but then again, it’s now coming into these last five games when you just play each other in the top six split, and these are the ones that are going to count. “You’ve got to say all the teams are in form, there’s only three points in it.
“Certainly Rangers scoring six has got to give them a boost. A long way to go yet, believe it or not.”Rangers braced for Nico Raskin interestSources have told Football Insider that Rangers are expecting offers for Nico Raskin in the summer transfer window.Rangers want Raskin to remain at Ibrox, but strong interest from European clubs could entice the 25-year-old to depart, even if the Gers qualify for the Champions League.The midfielder’s contract at the Glasgow club expires in 2028, and Rangers would be opening to extending his deal.Raskin has started all but four matches in the Scottish Premiership for Rangers this season, contributing five goals and seven assists.