Aberdeen FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Assistant 1 David McGeachie
- Assistant 2 Colin Drummond (Scotland)
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Nov | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Nov | Celtic FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Nov | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Nov | Rangers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | Dundee FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Aberdeen FC and Livingston FC get this one started.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Barry Robson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Barry Robson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' Livingston FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' Michael Nottingham has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 384 appearances.
- 28' What a moment for Kurtis Guthrie! That strike on 28 puts his side firmly in control.
- 33' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 38' The travelling Livingston FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 42' Bojan Miovski does the damage! The net is bulging and Aberdeen FC surge ahead!
- 45' Michael Devlin is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 50' Livingston FC is showing some good football. However, Livingston FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 55' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jason Holt suffering a number of foals already.
- 58' A tactical swap from Livingston FC — Stephen Kelly on, Andrew Shinnie off on 58 minutes.
- 60' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shayden Morris is hanging James McGarry on the field on 60 minute.
- 65' Bojan Miovski puts Aberdeen FC on the lead.
- 65' The referee does not hesitate — a card for James Penrice on 65 minutes.
- 70' named a 3-4-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 71' A change in the Livingston FC ranks — Jamie Brandon exits the field as Bruce Anderson enters on 71.
- 76' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Aberdeen FC and Livingston FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 81' Ayo Obileye has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 83' The crowd applauds Michael Nottingham as he leaves the pitch. Miles Welch-Hayes steps in for Livingston FC.
- 84' Scott Pittman catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 84.
- 89' Angus MacDonald needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- Livingston FC will have plenty to reflect on. Aberdeen FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 24
- 27
- 2
- 5
-
15
James McGarry ↓ Shayden Morris 60'
- 4
- 10
- 6
- 21
- 9
- 11
Bench
- 17
- 7
- 34
- 8
-
20
Shayden Morris ↑ 60'
- 23
- 28
- 14
- 19
Coach
Barry Robson
Livingston FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 21
- 18
-
22
Andrew Shinnie ↓ Stephen Kelly 58'
- 28
- 5
-
12
Jamie Brandon ↓ Bruce Anderson 71'
- 8
- 6
- 1
- 29
- 19
Bench
- 4
-
9
Bruce Anderson ↑ 71'
- 32
-
10
Stephen Kelly ↑ 58'
- 25
-
14
Miles Welch-Hayes ↑ 83'
- 23
- 3
- 40
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bojan Miovski | 5 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 3 |
| Niall McGinn | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Nicky Devlin | 2 |
| Junior Hoilett | 2 |
| Jack Fitzwater | 2 |
| Sean Kelly | 2 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.46
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Livingston FC
48%
Aberdeen FC or Livingston FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
12.9%
0 – 0
11.8%
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 24% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 14% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.