Charlie Nicholas makes 3 big Celtic predictions as he tells Rangers the 'panic' they MUST avoid

Former Celtic striker Charlie Nicholas is convinced Giorgos Giakoumakis is primed for a goal spree that will see him become the Premiership's top scorer this season.

But the pundit believes a Europa Conference League comeback against Bodo/Glimt will prove a hurdle too many.

Nicholas is a fan of Giakoumakis and sees no reason why he can't catch the league's premier marksmen despite trailing the leading pack by six goals with only 11 matches remaining.

The 60-year-old has Celtic as warm favourites to win the title only 12 months after seeing rivals Rangers romp to the title by 25 points.

And he is convinced the all-action Giakoumakis will be vital for a side who are surging ahead despite the absence of star man Kyogo Furuhashi.

Speaking in his Daily Express column, he said: "Giorgos Giakoumakis is hitting form and the Celtic striker should have the Premiership's top goalscorer award in his sights.

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"Giakoumakis is six behind joint leaders Alfredo Morelos and Regan Charles-Cook, who are on 11 goals, but the Greek can overtake both if he continues to play with the same confidence he did last weekend.

"He got a good hat-trick against Dundee and you can see he also tries to bring his team-mates into