Dundee United FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee United FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.
- Dundee United FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Stevenson
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Gary Hilland
- Referee Gavin Ross
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Livingston FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Sep | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 29 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 22 Aug | Celtic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Dundee United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 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 |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/3
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Dundee United FC
| Jesse Randall | 2 G | 2 A |
| Will Ferry | 1 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 1 G | |
| Zac Sapsford | 1 G | |
| Emmanuel Agyei | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Tannadice Park will turn into a battlefield for Dundee United FC and Livingston FC.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' Dundee United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Livingston FC backline.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 18' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nicky Clark makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 23' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lawrence Shankland made 1 appearances and scored 81 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. Micky Mellon might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 33' 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.
- 38' Luke Bolton has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 43' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 53' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jon Guthrie makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 58' Calum Butcher has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 63' It looks like no one’s ball. Livingston FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 68' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 73' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 75' It is a substitution in Dundee United FC team. Logan Chalmers is replaced by Peter Pawlett on 75 minute.
- 76' Matej Poplatnik gets the nod from Livingston FC. He replaces Scott Tiffoney and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 86' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 90' Brilliant from the ! Alan Forrest makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 90.
- 90' Alan Forrest makes way for Jack McMillan at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Livingston FC.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Dundee United FC 1-2 Livingston FC.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 12
- 18
- 23
-
3
Adrian Sporle ↓ Louis Appere 75'
- 20
- 24
- 17
- 10
-
15
Logan Chalmers ↓ Peter Pawlett 75'
- 19
Bench
-
8
Peter Pawlett ↑ 75'
- 6
- 4
- 7
-
27
Louis Appere ↑ 75'
- 26
- 30
- 31
Coach
Micky Mellon
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 2
- 18
- 12
- 25
- 6
- 8
- 17
- 1
- 22
-
11
Alan Forrest ↓ Jack McMillan 90'
Bench
- 32
- 3
- 5
- 29
-
21
Jack McMillan ↑ 90'
- 10
- 33
- 13
-
15
Matej Poplatnik ↑ 76'
Coach
Gary Holt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Scott Pittman | 2 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 2 |
| Lewis Smith | 2 |
| Nicky Clark | 1 |
| Aziz Behich | 1 |
| Marvin Bartley | 1 |
| Steven Fletcher | 1 |
| Jamie McGrath | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee United FC or Livingston FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Livingston FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Livingston FC
67%
Dundee United FC or Livingston FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.1%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.