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Celtic FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2020-21 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Premier League · 2020-21
Sat 10 Apr 2021 · 14:00 UTC Celtic Park HT 45+5' · FT 45+4'

Overview

Match Preview

Celtic FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Stuart Stevenson
  • Referee Nick Walsh
  • Referee Daniel McFarlane
  • Referee Calum Scott (Scotland)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Apr Livingston FC H 6–0 W
21 Mar Rangers FC H 1–1 D
07 Mar Dundee United FC A 0–0 D
27 Feb Aberdeen FC H 1–0 W
21 Feb Ross County FC A 0–1 L
17 Feb Aberdeen FC H 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Apr Celtic FC A 0–6 L
20 Mar Hibernian FC H 1–1 D
13 Mar Hamilton Academical FC H 2–1 W
06 Mar Motherwell FC A 1–3 L
03 Mar Rangers FC H 0–1 L
20 Feb St. Mirren FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Celtic FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Celtic FC
Benjamin Nygren 3 G 3 A
Camilo Duran 3 G 3 A
Kasper Hogh 3 G
Hyun-jun Yang 2 G
Luke McCowan 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Celtic FC to score. At the same time, Livingston FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Efe Ambrose, as he is very good at scoring at Celtic Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Celtic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' It looks surprising Celtic FC does not make any changes. Greg Taylor has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 30' What composure from James Forrest! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 38' David Turnbull has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 38 minutes.
  • 43' It looks like no one’s ball. Livingston FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Livingston FC! Matej Poplatnik comes on to replace Jay Emmanuel-Thomas.
  • 50' The England Jack Fitzwater breaks the deadlock on 50 minutes. 2-1!
  • 54' Against the run of play, Mohamed Elyounoussi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 58' Ryan Christie is ready to make an impact after coming on for James Forrest at the 58 minute mark.
  • 63' Matej Poplatnik has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 66' Assisted by Kristoffer Ajer with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mohamed Elyounoussi makes no mistake. 4-1!
  • 67' The crowd applauds Alan Forrest as he leaves the pitch. Efe Ambrose steps in for Livingston FC.
  • 68' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace David Turnbull by Tom Rogic on 68 minute.
  • 73' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Celtic FC. Scott Brown is replaced by Ismaila Soro.
  • 80' Jack Fitzwater makes way for Alan Lithgow at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Livingston FC.
  • 85' It is a cagey affair so far. Celtic FC in their trying to find a way past Livingston FC's compact .
  • 87' GOAL! Ryan Christie fires home to make it 5-1!
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Livingston FC.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.23 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 Livingston FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC to win 64% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC64% Draw21% Livingston FC15%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: No — clean sheet

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
85%
Draw or Livingston FC
36%
Celtic FC or Livingston FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC48% Draw40% Livingston FC12%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 6–0 not predicted
6 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
10.8%
1 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
9.3%
3 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
7%
0 – 0
5.9%
4 – 0
4.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
4 – 1
4%
1 – 2
3.8%
0 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push Livingston FC covers
-2.5 24% — 76%
-2 24% 20% 56%
-1.5 44% — 56%
-1 44% 23% 34%
-0.5 66% — 34%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 9% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✗
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.