Hibernian FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2020-21 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alastair Mather
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee Callum Spence
- Referee Craig Napier
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Apr | Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | Ross County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Feb | Motherwell FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Hibernian FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 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 |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Livingston FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Martin Boyle is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Livingston FC tonight.
- 8' The Scotland Kevin Nisbet breaks the deadlock on 8 minutes. 1-0!
- 13' 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 Max Stryjek suffering a number of foals already.
- 18' The 38-year-old Alan Lithgow has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 23' Jack McMillan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 24' The referee has no hesitation. Jason Holt is booked for Livingston FC — Yellow card on 24.
- 26' Magnificent from Martin Boyle! That is 60 goals in 298 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 28' The Livingston FC manager makes a substitution. Jackson Longridge departs to be replaced by Jack McMillan.
- 32' Poor challenge from Jackson Irvine. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 37' Scotland international Craig Sibbald has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 42' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' Livingston FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' Another substitution for Livingston FC to replace Efe Ambrose by Alan Forrest on 46 minute.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hibernian FC and Livingston FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' Hibernian FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Livingston FC backline.
- 57' Alan Forrest picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 62' It looks surprising Hibernian FC does not make any changes. Paul McGinn has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 67' It is a substitution in Livingston FC team. Josh Mullin is replaced by Matej Poplatnik on 67 minute.
- 72' Ofir Marciano, a Israel , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 76' Drey Wright has so much to prove this time. He replaces Christian Doidge on 76 minute.
- 76' Joe Newell is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 80' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Alexandros Gogic.
- 80' The crowd applauds Craig Sibbald as he leaves the pitch. Djibril Diani steps in for Livingston FC.
- 84' Hibernian FC ring the changes. Joe Newell has done his job and it is now time for Kyle Magennis to step up.
- 85' The England Jay Emmanuel-Thomas breaks the deadlock on 85 minutes. 2-1!
- 90' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 36
-
9
Christian Doidge ↓ Drey Wright 76'
-
11
Joe Newell ↓ Kyle Magennis 84'
- 10
- 13
- 6
- 16
- 4
- 1
- 5
- 15
Bench
- 33
-
8
Drey Wright ↑ 76'
- 27
-
7
Kyle Magennis ↑ 84'
- 2
- 24
- 20
- 43
Coach
Jack Ross
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 27
- 2
- 18
-
25
Efe Ambrose ↓ Alan Forrest 46'
- 4
- 8
-
10
Craig Sibbald ↓ Djibril Diani 80'
- 23
-
14
Josh Mullin ↓ Matej Poplatnik 67'
- 9
Bench
- 5
- 29
- 6
-
21
Jack McMillan ↑ 28'
- 1
-
11
Alan Forrest ↑ 46'
-
15
Matej Poplatnik ↑ 67'
- 37
-
28
Djibril Diani ↑ 80'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin Nisbet | 6 |
| Martin Boyle | 5 |
| Thody Elie Youan | 3 |
| Jon Guthrie | 3 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Christopher Cadden | 3 |
| Joel Nouble | 3 |
| Kyle Magennis | 2 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.77
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Livingston FC
47%
Hibernian FC or Livingston FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 22% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.