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Livingston FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Livingston FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Celtic FC
Wed 20 Jan 2021 · 20:15 UTC Tony Macaroni Arena HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'
R 83' Scott Brown

Overview

Match Preview

Livingston FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Graeme Stewart
  • Referee William Collum
  • Referee Euan Anderson
  • Referee Andy McWilliam

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

2
6
14
Livingston FC 22 games · Avg 2.9 goals Celtic FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-20 Livingston FC 2–2 Celtic FC 2021-01-16 Celtic FC 0–0 Livingston FC 2020-09-19 Celtic FC 3–2 Livingston FC 2020-03-04 Livingston FC 2–2 Celtic FC 2019-11-23 Celtic FC 4–0 Livingston FC

Recent Form

Livingston FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
26 Dec Kilmarnock FC A 2–1 W
23 Dec Hamilton Academical FC A 2–0 W
Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jan Livingston FC A 2–2 D
16 Jan Livingston FC H 0–0 D
11 Jan Hibernian FC H 1–1 D
02 Jan Rangers FC A 0–1 L
30 Dec Dundee United FC H 3–0 W
26 Dec Hamilton Academical FC A 3–0 W

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Celtic FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Livingston FC launch into their encounter with Celtic FC.
  • 5' 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 Shane Duffy suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' A goal from the Northern Ireland international Ciaron Brown! He fires home on 15 to make it 1-0!
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Livingston FC in their trying to find a way past Celtic FC's compact .
  • 25' Mohamed Elyounoussi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 28 goals in his last 348 appearances.
  • 28' Magnificent from Mohamed Elyounoussi! That is 28 goals in 348 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 33' Both keepers have barely been tested. Livingston FC and Celtic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 38' Nir Bitton makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Celtic FC are in front.
  • 43' Livingston FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 48' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 48 minutes.
  • 53' The 34-year-old Scott Pittman has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 58' The supporters are chanting for Gavin Reilly. He replaces Jack Hamilton on 58 minute.
  • 60' Jay Emmanuel-Thomas does the damage! The net is bulging and Livingston FC surge ahead!
  • 65' Greg Taylor has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 67' The whistle greets Jay Emmanuel-Thomas as he departs to be replaced by Nicky Devlin.
  • 70' Another change for Celtic FC made on 70 minute. Leigh Griffiths leaves to be changed by Patryk Klimala.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Scott Robinson. He replaces Jack McMillan on 75 minute.
  • 78' Celtic FC ring the changes. Ismaila Soro has done his job and it is now time for Scott Brown to step up.
  • 82' The crowd applauds David Turnbull as he leaves the pitch. Michael Johnston steps in for Celtic FC.
  • 83' Celtic FC player sees a Red card in front of him.
  • 88' Livingston FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Livingston FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Lennon

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kyogo Furuhashi 5
James Forrest 4
Tom Rogic 3
Andrew Shinnie 3
Scott Robinson 3
Daizen Maeda 3
Mohamed Elyounoussi 3
Greg Taylor 2

Head to Head

2021-01-20 Livingston FC 2–2 Celtic FC 2021-01-16 Celtic FC 0–0 Livingston FC 2020-09-19 Celtic FC 3–2 Livingston FC 2020-03-04 Livingston FC 2–2 Celtic FC 2019-11-23 Celtic FC 4–0 Livingston FC

Livingston FC Form

2021-01-20 Livingston FC 2–2 Celtic FC D 2021-01-16 Celtic FC 0–0 Livingston FC D 2021-01-10 Livingston FC 3–1 Ross County FC W 2021-01-02 Hibernian FC 0–3 Livingston FC W 2020-12-26 Kilmarnock FC 1–2 Livingston FC W 2020-12-23 Hamilton Academical FC 0–2 Livingston FC W

Celtic FC Form

2021-01-20 Livingston FC 2–2 Celtic FC D 2021-01-16 Celtic FC 0–0 Livingston FC D 2021-01-11 Celtic FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D 2021-01-02 Rangers FC 1–0 Celtic FC L 2020-12-30 Celtic FC 3–0 Dundee United FC W 2020-12-26 Hamilton Academical FC 0–3 Celtic FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.48 Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 Celtic FC xG
I would bet for: Livingston FC or Celtic FC 74% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Livingston FC40% Draw26% Celtic FC34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Livingston FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Celtic FC
60%
Livingston FC or Celtic FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Livingston FC28% Draw45% Celtic FC27%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Livingston FC

Handicap Livingston FC covers Push Celtic FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 19% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 19% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.