Livingston FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 Steven McLean
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Graeme Leslie
- Referee Gary Hilland
- Referee Graham Grainger
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Celtic FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Jan | Celtic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Jan | Ross County FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Jan | Hibernian FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jan | Motherwell FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Ross County FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 10 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Jan | Dundee United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
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 game is set. Livingston FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Livingston FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Aberdeen FC's shape.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Livingston FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek McInnes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' 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 Tommie Hoban suffering a number of foals already.
- 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Livingston FC and Aberdeen FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 50' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 55' It’s high time Derek McInnes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 60' Max Stryjek, a Poland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 65' The 31-year-old Gregory Leigh has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Jay Emmanuel-Thomas. He replaces Craig Sibbald on 67 minute.
- 72' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jonny Hayes made 410 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 77' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 79' Fresh legs for Aberdeen FC! Scott Wright comes on to replace Connor McLennan.
- 84' Another substitution for Aberdeen FC to replace Matt Kennedy by Bruce Anderson on 84 minute.
- 85' The referee has no hesitation. Jason Holt is booked for Livingston FC — Yellow card on 85.
- 87' A tactical swap from Livingston FC — Steve Lawson on, Scott Robinson off on 87 minutes.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 3
- 27
- 2
- 18
- 12
- 25
- 6
- 8
-
17
Scott Robinson ↓ Steve Lawson 87'
- 10
Bench
- 20
- 29
- 21
-
33
Steve Lawson ↑ 87'
- 38
- 1
- 22
- 11
-
23
Jackson Longridge ↑ 84'
- 14
-
9
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas ↑ 67'
- 37
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 11
- 14
- 17
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 19
-
18
Connor McLennan ↓ Scott Wright 79'
-
33
Matt Kennedy ↓ Bruce Anderson 84'
- 40
Bench
- 15
- 8
- 2
- 10
-
21
Bruce Anderson ↑ 84'
-
25
Scott Wright ↑ 79'
- 24
- 16
- 43
- 26
- 37
- 46
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 |
Head to Head
Livingston FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.18
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Livingston FC or Aberdeen FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Livingston FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
62%
Livingston FC or Aberdeen FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Livingston FC
| Handicap | Livingston FC covers | Push | Aberdeen FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

