Hibernian FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hibernian FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.
- Hibernian FC 33 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Rangers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Nov | Ross County FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Nov | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 29 Oct | St. Mirren FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 21 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Nov | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Hibernian FC | Livingston FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #12 |
| 51 | Points | 16 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 13 / 12 / 8 | W / D / L | 1 / 13 / 19 |
| 51 | Scored | 35 |
| 37 | Conceded | 66 |
| +14 | GD | -31 |
| 1.55 | PPG | 0.48 |
| 39% | Win % | 3% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts). Livingston FC are 12th (16 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Hibernian FC and Livingston FC get this one started.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Hibernian FC and Livingston FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jason Holt on 15.
- 17' The referee has no hesitation. Ryan Porteous is booked for Hibernian FC — Yellow card on 17.
- 22' Hibernian FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Livingston FC's shape.
- 24' A moment of madness from Scott Pittman on 24 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Livingston FC will be frustrated.
- 28' The crowd applauds Dylan Bahamboula as he leaves the pitch. Jackson Longridge steps in for Livingston FC.
- 33' A goal from the Scotland international Kevin Nisbet! He fires home on 33 to make it 1-0!
- 35' What a moment for Christopher Cadden! That strike on 35 puts his side firmly in control.
- 40' Kyle Magennis makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Hibernian FC are in front.
- 45' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' Stephen Kelly makes way for Stephane Omeonga at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Livingston FC.
- 46' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jackson Longridge on 46 minutes.
- 50' GOAL! Kyle Magennis fires home to make it 4-0!
- 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joe Newell, as he is very good at scoring at Easter Road Stadium with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 61' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 61 minute. Rocky Bushiri leaves to be changed by Ewan Henderson.
- 65' Livingston FC make a change. Christian Montano trudges off to be replaced by Morgan Boyes on 65 minutes.
- 70' Kevin Nisbet makes way for Elias Hoff Melkersen at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
- 70' The referee calls foul for Nicky Devlin. He receives a Yellow card.
- 71' Harry McKirdy is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kyle Magennis at the 71 minute mark.
- 74' Livingston FC make a change. Bruce Anderson trudges off to be replaced by Esmael Goncalves on 74 minutes.
- 77' It is a substitution in Hibernian FC team. Lewis Stevenson is replaced by Marijan Cabraja on 77 minute.
- 82' A quiet spell here at Easter Road Stadium. Hibernian FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joe Newell.
- 90' Paul Hanlon, a Scotland , has 22 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Hibernian FC players.
Lineups
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 11
- 12
-
7
Kyle Magennis ↓ Harry McKirdy 71'
- 16
-
4
Paul Hanlon ↓ William Fish 61'
- 5
-
33
Rocky Bushiri ↓ Ewan Henderson 61'
- 32
- 15
- 23
Bench
- 13
- 46
-
22
Harry McKirdy ↑ 71'
-
18
Ewan Henderson ↑ 61'
- 19
-
20
Elias Hoff Melkersen ↑ 70'
-
3
Marijan Cabraja ↑ 77'
-
25
William Fish ↑ 61'
- 6
Coach
Lee Johnson
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Nicky Devlin ↓ James Penrice 74'
- 5
- 18
- 11
- 22
- 7
- 9
- 8
- 17
- 31
- 6
Bench
-
33
Stephane Omeonga ↑ 46'
- 32
-
3
Jackson Longridge ↑ 28'
- 24
-
10
Esmael Goncalves ↑ 74'
-
15
Morgan Boyes ↑ 65'
- 25
-
29
James Penrice ↑ 74'
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 |
| Scott Pittman | 2 |
Head to Head
Hibernian FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.38
Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Hibernian FC to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Hibernian FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Livingston FC
40%
Hibernian FC or Livingston FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.1%
3 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
7.3%
0 – 0
5%
4 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
4.4%
4 – 1
4.4%
1 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC
| Handicap | Hibernian FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -2 | 26% | 20% | 54% |
| -1.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| -1 | 46% | 22% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.