Celtic FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2021-22 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Livingston FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Oct | Hibernian FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Ferencvárosi TC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Oct | Motherwell FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Celtic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Oct | Dundee United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Oct | Ross County FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Celtic FC is hosting Livingston FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Celtic FC and Livingston FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jason Holt made 289 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' It looks surprising Livingston FC does not make any changes. Nir Bitton has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Celtic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Celtic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' 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 Harry Panayiotou suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 58' Celtic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kyogo Furuhashi is hanging Carl Starfelt on the field on 58 minute.
- 63' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Celtic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 68' The travelling Livingston FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 73' It is a substitution in Livingston FC team. Bruce Anderson is replaced by Harry Panayiotou on 73 minute.
- 78' Giorgos Giakoumakis is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Celtic FC so far.
- 82' Celtic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Forrest is hanging Jota on the field on 82 minute.
- 87' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' That is a Red card for Livingston FC. Ayo Obileye will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The crowd applauds Sean Kelly as he leaves the pitch. Jackson Longridge steps in for Livingston FC.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 20
- 6
- 42
- 56
- 7
- 14
- 88
-
17
Jota ↓ James Forrest 82'
-
4
Carl Starfelt ↓ Kyogo Furuhashi 58'
-
11
Liel Abada ↓ Michael Johnston 58'
Bench
- 16
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 82'
- 29
-
19
Michael Johnston ↑ 58'
-
8
Kyogo Furuhashi ↑ 58'
- 57
- 54
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 14
- 2
- 5
- 18
- 4
-
22
Andrew Shinnie ↓ Alan Forrest 73'
- 33
- 9
- 6
-
24
Sean Kelly ↓ Jackson Longridge 90'
Bench
- 11
- 21
- 7
- 36
-
15
Harry Panayiotou ↑ 73'
-
17
Alan Forrest ↑ 73'
-
3
Jackson Longridge ↑ 90'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 5 |
| James Forrest | 4 |
| Tom Rogic | 3 |
| Andrew Shinnie | 3 |
| Scott Robinson | 3 |
| Daizen Maeda | 3 |
| Mohamed Elyounoussi | 3 |
| Matt O'Riley | 2 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Livingston FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Livingston FC
53%
Celtic FC or Livingston FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
1 – 0
13.5%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
9.3%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
4%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 24% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.