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 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Frank Connor
- Referee Craig Napier
- Referee John McCrossan
6 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 15.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Ross County FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Jan | Hibernian FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Jan | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 16 Jan | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Dundee United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Jan | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Celtic FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee United FC
0-15
4/4
16-30
2/4
31-45
7/1
46-60
–/4
61-75
1/4
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Dundee United FC
| Jesse Randall | 3 G | 3 A |
| Zac Sapsford | 3 G | |
| Lyall Cameron | 2 G | 3 A |
| Will Ferry | 1 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Tannadice Park!
- 1' What composure from Adrian Sporle! The Argentina international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 6' 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.
- 11' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 12' The Livingston FC bench stirs into life. Scott Robinson is withdrawn and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas gets his opportunity.
- 17' Switzerland international Benjamin Siegrist has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 22' 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.
- 27' The travelling Livingston FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 31' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Peter Pawlett on 31 minutes.
- 34' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Craig Sibbald.
- 34' Fresh legs for Dundee United FC! Ian Harkes comes on to replace Adrian Sporle.
- 35' The deadlock is broken! Lawrence Shankland gets on the scoresheet on 35 minutes.
- 40' Jason Holt has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 45' Dundee United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' Livingston FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 60' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jack Fitzwater made 66 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 61' That is a Red card for Livingston FC. Jack Fitzwater will be fuming at that decision.
- 64' Another substitution for Livingston FC to replace Scott Pittman by Matej Poplatnik on 64 minute.
- 67' The referee shows Dundee United FC player a Yellow card on 67.
- 71' The crowd applauds Marvin Bartley as he leaves the pitch. Steve Lawson steps in for Livingston FC.
- 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 78' The crowd applauds Louis Appere as he leaves the pitch. Marc McNulty steps in for Dundee United FC.
- 83' A goal from the Scotland international Lawrence Shankland! He fires home on 83 to make it 3-0!
- 88' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Livingston FC.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 12
- 18
- 66
- 6
-
3
Adrian Sporle ↓ Ian Harkes 34'
- 2
- 24
- 1
- 17
-
27
Louis Appere ↓ Marc McNulty 78'
Bench
-
9
Marc McNulty ↑ 78'
- 5
- 14
-
23
Ian Harkes ↑ 34'
- 20
- 10
- 26
- 19
- 30
Coach
Micky Mellon
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 27
- 2
- 5
- 18
- 12
-
6
Marvin Bartley C ↓ Steve Lawson 71'
-
8
Scott Pittman ↓ Matej Poplatnik 64'
- 17
-
10
Craig Sibbald ↓ Jaze Kabia 64'
- 14
Bench
- 29
- 25
- 21
-
33
Steve Lawson ↑ 71'
- 1
- 11
-
15
Matej Poplatnik ↑ 64'
-
9
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas ↑ 12'
-
37
Jaze Kabia ↑ 64'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lewis Smith | 2 |
| Scott Pittman | 2 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 2 |
| Ryan Edwards | 1 |
| Will Ferry | 1 |
| Liam Smith | 1 |
| Zac Sapsford | 1 |
| Jon Guthrie | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.45
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Dundee United FC or Livingston FC 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Dundee United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Livingston FC
57%
Dundee United FC or Livingston FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Dundee United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

