Celtic FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Celtic FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Douglas Ross
- Referee Bobby Madden
- Referee Gavin Duncan
- Referee Callum Spence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Livingston FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Ross County FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 30 Aug | Motherwell FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | Dundee United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Celtic FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Sep | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Aug | Ross County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
68%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Celtic FC welcome Livingston FC for this crunch clash at Celtic Park.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' 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.
- 16' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jason Holt makes it 0-1.
- 20' Callum McGregor does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
- 23' Ryan Christie is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 28' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 33' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 38' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Livingston FC backline.
- 43' Scott Pittman, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 48' Hatem Abd Elhamed has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 37 appearances.
- 50' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Craig Sibbald.
- 52' Albian Ajeti has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 52 minutes.
- 57' Over 57 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 62' Celtic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 62.
- 67' It’s high time Neil Lennon made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Scott Robinson. He replaces Craig Sibbald on 69 minute.
- 74' The crowd applauds Hatem Abd Elhamed as he leaves the pitch. Nir Bitton steps in for Celtic FC.
- 78' A stunning finish from Julien Serrano — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 79' Patryk Klimala is replacing Albian Ajeti for the Celtic FC side.
- 84' Celtic FC make a change. Ryan Christie trudges off to be replaced by Mohamed Elyounoussi on 84 minutes.
- 85' Celtic FC make a change. Jules Ntcham trudges off to be replaced by David Turnbull on 85 minutes.
- 88' Carlo Pignatiello gets the nod from Livingston FC. He replaces Marvin Bartley and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Patryk Klimala catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- Livingston FC will have plenty to reflect on. Celtic FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 8
- 42
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↓ David Turnbull 85'
- 35
- 17
-
10
Albian Ajeti ↓ Patryk Klimala 79'
- 1
- 3
-
44
Hatem Abd Elhamed ↓ Nir Bitton 74'
- 30
Bench
-
27
Mohamed Elyounoussi ↑ 84'
- 18
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 74'
-
6
Nir Bitton ↑ 74'
- 29
- 22
-
14
David Turnbull ↑ 85'
-
11
Patryk Klimala ↑ 79'
- 12
Coach
Neil Lennon
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Ciaron Brown ↓ Alan Forrest 74'
- 27
- 2
- 18
- 12
- 25
- 6
- 8
-
10
Craig Sibbald ↓ Scott Robinson 69'
- 1
-
22
Scott Tiffoney ↓ Lars Lokotsch 69'
Bench
- 31
- 29
- 21
-
17
Scott Robinson ↑ 69'
- 33
-
13
Lars Lokotsch ↑ 69'
-
11
Alan Forrest ↑ 74'
- 15
-
39
Carlo Pignatiello ↑ 88'
Coach
Gary Holt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 5 |
| James Forrest | 4 |
| Andrew Shinnie | 3 |
| Scott Robinson | 3 |
| Daizen Maeda | 3 |
| Mohamed Elyounoussi | 3 |
| Tom Rogic | 3 |
| Callum McGregor | 2 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.88
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Livingston FC
45%
Celtic FC or Livingston FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 22% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.