Livingston FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Livingston FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Heart of Midlothian FC 7 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Douglas Ross
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Graeme Leslie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 11 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 08 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Rangers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 08 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Heart of Midlothian FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Heart of Midlothian FC
0-15
4/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Heart of Midlothian FC
| James Wilson | 3 G | |
| Claudio Braga | 2 G | 2 A |
| Joshua McPake | 1 G | 1 A |
| Calvin Miller | 1 G | |
| Tom Renaud | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Livingston FC is hosting Heart of Midlothian FC for another epic battle.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Steven Lawless has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Livingston FC and Heart of Midlothian FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Livingston FC in their trying to find a way past Heart of Midlothian FC's compact .
- 25' Aaron Hughes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Clevid Dikamona at the 25 minute mark.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Livingston FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' Heart of Midlothian 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.
- 40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
- 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Livingston FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' The Heart of Midlothian FC bench stirs into life. Callum Morrison is withdrawn and Sean Clare gets his opportunity.
- 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 52' Arnaud Djoum has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 52.
- 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 62' Livingston FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heart of Midlothian FC backline.
- 64' Dolly Menga has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 64.
- 68' A change in the Livingston FC ranks — Nicky Cadden exits the field as Scott Robinson enters on 68.
- 72' Craig Halkett does the damage! The net is bulging and Livingston FC surge ahead!
- 72' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Zdenek Zlamal on 72 minutes.
- 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for Arnaud Djoum on 74.
- 76' Magnificent from Dolly Menga! That is 3 goals in 251 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 77' Ryan Hardie has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 77 minutes.
- 77' Heart of Midlothian FC make a change. Ben Garuccio trudges off to be replaced by Olly Lee on 77 minutes.
- 79' Ryan Hardie with the second goal in the match!
- 82' Time for substitution for Livingston FC. Dolly Menga is replaced by Steven Saunders.
- 86' Magnificent from Shaun Byrne! That is 3 goals in 251 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 86' Jack Hamilton is replacing Declan Gallagher for the Livingston FC side.
- Another three points for Livingston FC.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
45
Dolly Menga ↓ Steven Saunders 82'
- 15
- 1
- 26
- 7
- 31
- 4
- 6
- 8
-
11
Nicky Cadden ↓ Scott Robinson 68'
- 9
Bench
-
5
Steven Saunders ↑ 82'
- 2
- 21
-
17
Scott Robinson ↑ 68'
- 10
- 33
-
30
Jack Hamilton ↑ 86'
Coach
Gary Holt
Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
17
Ben Garuccio ↓ Olly Lee 77'
- 6
- 10
- 2
- 11
- 18
-
38
Callum Morrison ↓ Sean Clare 46'
-
28
Clevid Dikamona ↓ Aaron Hughes 25'
- 5
- 1
Bench
-
9
Sean Clare ↑ 46'
- 13
-
8
Olly Lee ↑ 77'
-
16
Aaron Hughes ↑ 25'
- 15
- 23
- 51
Coach
Craig Levein
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Stephen Kelly | 3 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 3 |
| Ryan Hardie | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Kenneth Vargas | 2 |
| Beni Baningime | 2 |
| Barrie McKay | 1 |
| Cameron Devlin | 1 |
Head to Head
Livingston FC Form
Heart of Midlothian FC Form
2018-12-14
Livingston FC
5–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2018-12-08
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–0
Motherwell FC
W
2018-12-05
St. Johnstone FC
2–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
D
2018-12-02
Heart of Midlothian FC
1–2
Rangers FC
L
2018-11-24
St. Mirren FC
2–0
Heart of Midlothian FC
L
2018-11-10
Heart of Midlothian FC
0–1
Kilmarnock FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.26
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68
Heart of Midlothian FC xG
I would bet for:
Livingston FC to win 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Livingston FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Livingston FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC
32%
Livingston FC or Heart of Midlothian FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–0 not predicted5 – 0Actual
2 – 0
13.3%
1 – 0
11.6%
3 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 1
8.8%
0 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6.7%
4 – 0
5.5%
4 – 1
3.9%
2 – 2
3%
0 – 1
3%
1 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Livingston FC
| Handicap | Livingston FC covers | Push | Heart of Midlothian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 22% | 51% |
| -1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| -1 | 49% | 23% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.