Livingston FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Livingston FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee John McKendrick
- Referee Kylie Cockburn
4 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 11.8 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Dundee FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 11 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 08 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 22 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 4 G | 3 A |
| Connor Ronan | 2 G | 2 A |
| Ayoub Mouloua | 2 G | |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Tony Macaroni Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Livingston FC and Aberdeen 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. Shaun Byrne made 251 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Aberdeen FC have won 369 goals from 362 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Livingston FC in their trying to find a way past Aberdeen FC's compact .
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stephen Gleeson is hanging Shaleum Logan on the field on 30 minute.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. Livingston FC and Aberdeen FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 38' Fresh legs for Livingston FC! Nicky Cadden comes on to replace Lee Miller.
- 43' Aberdeen FC is showing some good football. However, Aberdeen FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 48' Steven Lawless has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 53' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 58' Livingston FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Aberdeen FC backline.
- 61' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Bruce Anderson is withdrawn and James Wilson gets his opportunity.
- 66' Craig Sibbald needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 21 Yellow cards this season.
- 71' Goal! James Wilson scores his 14 goal in 362 matches.
- 73' Jack Hamilton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dolly Menga on 73 minute.
- 78' The Livingston FC bench stirs into life. Steven Lawless is withdrawn and Steve Lawson gets his opportunity.
- 79' It is a substitution in Aberdeen FC team. Scott Wright is replaced by Miko Virtanen on 79 minute.
- 84' Aberdeen FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 85' A goal from the Scotland international Alan Lithgow! He fires home on 85 to make it 1-1!
- 89' What composure from Ryan Hardie! The Scotland international strokes it home. 2-1.
- Another three points for Aberdeen FC.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
45
Dolly Menga ↓ Jack Hamilton 73'
-
15
Steven Lawless ↓ Steve Lawson 78'
- 1
-
18
Lee Miller ↓ Nicky Cadden 38'
- 26
- 31
- 4
- 6
- 8
- 9
- 10
Bench
- 25
- 5
- 2
- 21
-
11
Nicky Cadden ↑ 38'
-
33
Steve Lawson ↑ 78'
-
30
Jack Hamilton ↑ 73'
Coach
Gary Holt
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 1
- 4
-
2
Shaleum Logan ↓ Stephen Gleeson 30'
- 3
- 5
- 21
-
25
Bruce Anderson ↓ James Wilson 61'
-
15
Scott Wright ↓ Miko Virtanen 79'
- 16
- 27
Bench
-
8
Stephen Gleeson ↑ 30'
-
9
James Wilson ↑ 61'
- 7
- 23
- 20
- 33
-
34
Miko Virtanen ↑ 79'
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bojan Miovski | 5 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 3 |
| Scott Pittman | 2 |
| Niall McGinn | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Nicky Devlin | 2 |
| Junior Hoilett | 2 |
| Jack Fitzwater | 2 |
Livingston FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.53
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Livingston FC or Aberdeen FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Livingston FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
65%
Livingston FC or Aberdeen FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
6.3%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Livingston FC
| Handicap | Livingston FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.