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 33 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee John McKendrick
- Referee Kylie Cockburn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Season Stats
| Livingston FC | Aberdeen FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #8 |
| 16 | Points | 33 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 1 / 13 / 19 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 18 |
| 35 | Scored | 33 |
| 66 | Conceded | 48 |
| -31 | GD | -15 |
| 0.48 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 3% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Livingston FC are 12th (16 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Livingston FC to score. At the same time, Aberdeen FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Livingston FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Miko Virtanen is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Livingston FC so far.
- 20' The 30-year-old James Wilson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Dominic Ball has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' Another change for Aberdeen FC made on 30 minute. Shaleum Logan leaves to be changed by Stephen Gleeson.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Tony Macaroni Arena. Livingston FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' Nicky Cadden is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lee Miller at the 38 minute mark.
- 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 48' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gary Holt might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 53' 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 Scott Pittman suffering a number of foals already.
- 58' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 58 minutes.
- 61' Bruce Anderson makes way for James Wilson at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aberdeen FC.
- 66' 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.
- 71' James Wilson adds to his 0 season tally! Aberdeen FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 73' The Livingston FC bench stirs into life. Dolly Menga is withdrawn and Jack Hamilton gets his opportunity.
- 78' A change in the Livingston FC ranks — Steven Lawless exits the field as Steve Lawson enters on 78.
- 79' Another substitution for Aberdeen FC to replace Scott Wright by Miko Virtanen on 79 minute.
- 84' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 85' Against the run of play, Alan Lithgow has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 89' Livingston FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ryan Hardie on 89.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Aberdeen FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Junior Hoilett | 2 |
| Jack Fitzwater | 2 |
| Sean Kelly | 2 |
| Scott Pittman | 2 |
| Niall McGinn | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
Livingston FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.53
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Livingston FC or Aberdeen FC 74% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Livingston FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
67%
Livingston FC or Aberdeen FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
5.7%
0 – 0
5.5%
1 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Livingston FC
| Handicap | Livingston FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 19% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.