Livingston FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Livingston FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 7 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee William Collum
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Andy McWilliam
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (22 games)
68%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Celtic FC
| Benjamin Nygren | 3 G | 3 A |
| Camilo Duran | 3 G | 3 A |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 G | |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 2 G | |
| Luke McCowan | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Tony Macaroni Arena that hosts another battle between Livingston FC and Celtic FC.
- 5' Celtic 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.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kristoffer Ajer made 417 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' What a moment for Ciaron Brown! That strike on 15 puts his side firmly in control.
- 20' Nir Bitton has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Patryk Klimala, as he is very good at scoring at Tony Macaroni Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 28' GOAL! Mohamed Elyounoussi scores on 28. Assisted by Leigh Griffiths
- 33' 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.
- 38' What a moment for Nir Bitton! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
- 43' It is a cagey affair so far. Livingston FC in their trying to find a way past Celtic FC's compact .
- 48' Livingston FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Celtic FC's shape.
- 53' Celtic FC is showing some good football. However, Celtic FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 58' Livingston FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gavin Reilly is hanging Jack Hamilton on the field on 58 minute.
- 60' Jay Emmanuel-Thomas does the damage! The net is bulging and Livingston FC surge ahead!
- 65' Jack McMillan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 67' Nicky Devlin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jay Emmanuel-Thomas on 67 minute.
- 70' Leigh Griffiths makes way for Patryk Klimala at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
- 75' Jack McMillan makes way for Scott Robinson at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Livingston FC.
- 78' Celtic FC make a change. Ismaila Soro trudges off to be replaced by Scott Brown on 78 minutes.
- 82' Fresh legs for Celtic FC! Michael Johnston comes on to replace David Turnbull.
- 83' The referee calls foul for Scott Brown. He receives a Red card.
- 88' Both keepers have barely been tested. Livingston FC and Celtic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Livingston FC 2-2 Celtic FC.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 27
- 5
- 12
-
21
Jack McMillan ↓ Scott Robinson 75'
- 8
- 33
-
38
Jack Hamilton ↓ Gavin Reilly 58'
- 1
-
11
Alan Forrest ↓ Jaze Kabia 58'
- 9
Bench
-
2
Nicky Devlin ↑ 67'
-
20
Gavin Reilly ↑ 58'
- 29
-
17
Scott Robinson ↑ 75'
- 40
- 10
- 14
- 39
-
37
Jaze Kabia ↑ 58'
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 4
- 9
- 6
- 42
- 35
- 17
- 1
- 3
- 14
-
12
Ismaila Soro ↓ Scott Brown 78'
Bench
- 93
- 18
-
8
Scott Brown ↑ 78'
- 29
-
19
Michael Johnston ↑ 82'
- 10
-
11
Patryk Klimala ↑ 70'
- 57
-
30
Jeremie Frimpong ↑ 78'
Coach
Neil Lennon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 5 |
| James Forrest | 4 |
| Mohamed Elyounoussi | 3 |
| Tom Rogic | 3 |
| Andrew Shinnie | 3 |
| Scott Robinson | 3 |
| Daizen Maeda | 3 |
| Greg Taylor | 2 |
Head to Head
Livingston FC Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.