Livingston FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2021-22 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 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Celtic FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Mar | Dundee United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Feb | Dundee FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Ross County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Feb | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Feb | Dundee FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Feb | Aberdeen FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 4–0 | W |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
68%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
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' Temperatures are rising at Tony Macaroni Arena as Livingston FC face off against Celtic FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Livingston FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Livingston FC and Celtic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 14' The referee calls foul for Jack Fitzwater. He receives a Yellow card.
- 15' Jack Fitzwater has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 15.
- 17' Tom Rogic has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 17 minutes.
- 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jack Fitzwater made 65 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 27' The home supporters are growing impatient. Livingston FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 32' Jota is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Celtic FC so far.
- 37' Liel Abada has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' Livingston FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 38.
- 43' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 46' Nicky Devlin is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' James Forrest is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 56' Against the run of play, Andrew Shinnie has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 60' A tactical swap from Livingston FC — Bruce Anderson on, Stephane Omeonga off on 60 minutes.
- 65' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 70' Fresh legs for Livingston FC! Sebastian Soto comes on to replace Joel Nouble.
- 71' Fresh legs for Livingston FC! Sebastian Soto comes on to replace Joel Nouble.
- 75' Tom Rogic makes way for Matt O'Riley at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
- 76' Fresh legs for Livingston FC! Craig Sibbald comes on to replace Scott Pittman.
- 79' Livingston FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 80' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bruce Anderson on 80 minutes.
- 83' Reo Hatate is ready to make an impact after coming on for Callum McGregor at the 83 minute mark.
- 84' Reo Hatate is replacing Callum McGregor for the Celtic FC side.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Matt O'Riley on 88 minutes.
- 89' It’s a booking for Celtic FC player. Matt O'Riley gets a Yellow card.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-3.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 2
- 5
- 18
-
22
Andrew Shinnie ↓ Sean Kelly 71'
- 33
-
8
Scott Pittman ↓ Craig Sibbald 76'
- 6
- 17
- 29
-
19
Joel Nouble ↓ Sebastian Soto 70'
Bench
- 11
-
9
Bruce Anderson ↑ 60'
-
10
Craig Sibbald ↑ 76'
- 31
-
12
Sebastian Soto ↑ 70'
- 3
-
24
Sean Kelly ↑ 71'
- 16
- 15
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 20
-
18
Tom Rogic ↓ Matt O'Riley 75'
-
49
James Forrest ↓ Liel Abada 75'
- 6
-
42
Callum McGregor ↓ Reo Hatate 83'
- 56
- 3
- 17
- 38
- 4
Bench
- 16
-
33
Matt O'Riley ↑ 75'
- 21
- 29
-
7
Giorgos Giakoumakis ↑ 75'
- 88
- 57
-
41
Reo Hatate ↑ 83'
-
11
Liel Abada ↑ 75'
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
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
3 / 4
1.16
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Livingston FC or Celtic FC 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Livingston FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Celtic FC
72%
Livingston FC or Celtic FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 0
8.1%
0 – 2
8%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Livingston FC
| Handicap | Livingston FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 22% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

