Livingston FC vs Aberdeen FC, Premier League 2020-21 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Livingston FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Aberdeen FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | Celtic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Dundee United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Mar | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 G | 2 A |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Livingston FC and Aberdeen FC is underway.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Livingston FC and Aberdeen FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Livingston FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 34' The referee shows Livingston FC player a Yellow card on 34.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Scott Pittman argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 41' With 0 assists to his name this season, Connor McLennan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Aberdeen FC.
- 46' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Livingston FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 52' What a strike from Callum Hendry! The score is 0-1.
- 54' The referee shows Livingston FC player a Yellow card on 54.
- 59' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Livingston FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 64' A change in the Aberdeen FC ranks — Callum Hendry exits the field as Fraser Hornby enters on 64.
- 66' The Livingston FC bench stirs into life. Craig Sibbald is withdrawn and Jaze Kabia gets his opportunity.
- 70' Another change for Aberdeen FC made on 70 minute. Niall McGinn leaves to be changed by Ryan Hedges.
- 74' Jack Fitzwater has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 74.
- 74' What composure from Ryan Hedges! The Wales international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 75' The referee calls foul for Jack Fitzwater. He receives a Yellow card.
- 75' Matej Poplatnik makes way for Josh Mullin at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Livingston FC.
- 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Andrew Considine on 77 minutes.
- 80' What a moment for Jay Emmanuel-Thomas! That strike on 80 puts his side firmly in control.
- 85' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Livingston FC that had 251 games and scored 245 goals.
- 88' A tactical swap from Aberdeen FC — Matthew Kennedy on, Fraser Hornby off on 88 minutes.
- 89' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jonathan Hayes.
- 90' Aberdeen FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Livingston FC.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 2
- 5
- 18
- 6
- 8
-
10
Craig Sibbald ↓ Jaze Kabia 66'
- 23
-
15
Matej Poplatnik ↓ Josh Mullin 75'
- 9
- 27
Bench
- 12
- 25
- 21
- 4
- 40
- 11
-
14
Josh Mullin ↑ 75'
-
37
Jaze Kabia ↑ 66'
- 28
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 3
- 4
-
10
Niall McGinn ↓ Ryan Hedges 70'
- 19
- 18
- 29
- 43
- 22
-
9
Callum Hendry ↓ Fraser Hornby 64'
- 17
Bench
-
11
Ryan Hedges ↑ 70'
- 24
- 23
- 27
- 44
-
7
Fraser Hornby ↑ 64'
- 28
- 30
- 33
Coach
Stephen Glass
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bojan Miovski | 5 |
| Lewis Ferguson | 3 |
| Niall McGinn | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Nicky Devlin | 2 |
| Junior Hoilett | 2 |
| Jack Fitzwater | 2 |
| Sean Kelly | 2 |
Head to Head
Livingston FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.17
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for:
Livingston FC or Aberdeen FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Livingston FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
66%
Livingston FC or Aberdeen FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.5%
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% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.