Livingston FC vs Heart of Midlothian FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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Premier League · 2023-24

Livingston FC

1 – 2

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Heart of Midlothian FC

Tue 2 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Tony Macaroni Arena 6,161 HT 45' · FT 45'

1–2 53' Kenneth Vargas

1–2 64' Lawrence Shankland

Andrew Shinnie pen 79' 1–2

Y 42' Calem Nieuwenhof

Tom Parkes 45' Y

Y 45' Lawrence Shankland

Y 60' Frankie Kent

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 David Dickinson
Assistant 1 Francis Connor
Assistant 2 Steven Traynor (Scotland)

4 games this season 🟨 5.3/game ⚽ 12.3 goals/game 🟥 2 total

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

Livingston FC 16 games · Avg 2.1 goals Heart of Midlothian FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-01-02 Livingston FC 1–2 Heart of Midlothian FC 2023-11-01 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–0 Livingston FC 2023-01-29 Livingston FC 0–0 Heart of Midlothian FC 2022-11-12 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Livingston FC 2022-09-03 Livingston FC 1–0 Heart of Midlothian FC

Recent Form

Livingston FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
02 Jan	Heart of Midlothian FC	H	1–2	L
30 Dec	Motherwell FC	A	1–3	L
27 Dec	St. Johnstone FC	H	0–0	D
23 Dec	Celtic FC	A	0–2	L
20 Dec	Aberdeen FC	A	1–2	L
16 Dec	Kilmarnock FC	H	0–0	D

Heart of Midlothian FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
02 Jan	Livingston FC	A	2–1	W
30 Dec	Ross County FC	H	2–2	D
27 Dec	Hibernian FC	A	1–0	W
23 Dec	St. Mirren FC	H	2–0	W
16 Dec	Celtic FC	A	2–0	W
09 Dec	Aberdeen FC	A	1–2	L

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)

38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

14% Clean Sheets
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 miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
10' Zander Clark has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
20' Livingston FC is showing some good football. However, Livingston FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
25' Livingston FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Heart of Midlothian FC backline.
30' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
35' Both keepers have barely been tested. Livingston FC and Heart of Midlothian FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steven Naismith will be considering his options from the bench.
42' Calem Nieuwenhof was booked on 42.
45' The referee shows Livingston FC player a card on 45.
46' Another change for Livingston FC made on 46 minute. Tom Parkes leaves to be changed by Cristian Montano.
51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Livingston FC and Heart of Midlothian FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
53' GOAL! Kenneth Vargas scores on 53.
58' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
60' The referee calls foul for Frankie Kent. He receives a card.
62' Another substitution for Livingston FC to replace Steven Bradley by Tete Yengi on 62 minute.
64' What composure from Lawrence Shankland! The Scotland international strokes it home. 0-2.
68' The supporters are chanting for Michael Nottingham. He replaces Michael Devlin on 68 minute.
73' Livingston FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
78' The travelling Heart of Midlothian FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
79' A stunning finish from Andrew Shinnie — that came from absolutely nowhere!
84' Bruce Anderson gets the nod from Livingston FC. He replaces Scott Pittman and will look to change the dynamic.
89' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
90' The whistle greets Calem Nieuwenhof as he departs to be replaced by Aidan Denholm.
Heart of Midlothian FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Livingston FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

18
Jason Holt
4
Tom Parkes ↓ Cristian Montano 46'
22
Andrew Shinnie
28
Kurtis Guthrie
5
Michael Devlin ↓ Michael Nottingham 68'
32
Jack Hamilton
12
Jamie Brandon
8
Scott Pittman ↓ Bruce Anderson 84'
6
Ayo Obileye
16
Steven Bradley ↓ Tete Yengi 62'
29
James Penrice ↓ Joel Nouble 68'

Bench

21
Michael Nottingham ↑ 68'
9
Bruce Anderson ↑ 84'
1
Shamal George
11
Daniel MacKay
19
Joel Nouble ↑ 68'
23
Luiyi de Lucas
3
Cristian Montano ↑ 46'
20
Mo Sangare
17
Tete Yengi ↑ 62'

Heart of Midlothian FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Naismith

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Stephen Kelly	3
Lawrence Shankland	3
Ryan Hardie	2
Michael Smith	2
Kenneth Vargas	2
Beni Baningime	2
Christian Montano	1
Yutaro Oda	1

Head to Head

Livingston FC Form

2024-01-02 Livingston FC 1–2 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2023-12-30 Motherwell FC 3–1 Livingston FC L 2023-12-27 Livingston FC 0–0 St. Johnstone FC D 2023-12-23 Celtic FC 2–0 Livingston FC L 2023-12-20 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Livingston FC L 2023-12-16 Livingston FC 0–0 Kilmarnock FC D

Heart of Midlothian FC Form

2024-01-02 Livingston FC 1–2 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2023-12-30 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–2 Ross County FC D 2023-12-27 Hibernian FC 0–1 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2023-12-23 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–0 St. Mirren FC W 2023-12-16 Celtic FC 0–2 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2023-12-09 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

0.95 Livingston FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.08 Heart of Midlothian FC xG

I would bet for: Heart of Midlothian FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Livingston FC30% Draw32% Heart of Midlothian FC38%

Actual: Heart of Midlothian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes42% 0% No58%

Avg goals/match: 2.03

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	85%	15%
± 1.5	61%	39%
± 2.5	33%	67%
± 3.5	16%	84%
± 4.5	6%	94%

Double Chance

Livingston FC or Draw

61%

Draw or Heart of Midlothian FC

70%

Livingston FC or Heart of Midlothian FC

68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Livingston FC21% Draw54% Heart of Midlothian FC25%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

0 – 0

15.5%

1 – 1

14.4%

0 – 1

12.8%

1 – 0

11.1%

0 – 2

7.3%

1 – 2

Actual

2 – 1

6.2%

2 – 0

5.6%

2 – 2

3.5%

1 – 3

2.6%

0 – 3

2.6%

3 – 1

Asian Handicap — Livingston FC

Handicap	Livingston FC covers	Push	Heart of Midlothian FC covers
-2.5	3%	—	97%
-2	3%	8%	89%
-1.5	11%	—	89%
-1	11%	19%	70%
-0.5	30%	—	70%
+0.5	64%	—	36%
+1	64%	21%	15%
+1.5	85%	—	15%
+2	85%	10%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Livingston FC keeps clean sheet

35% ✓

Heart of Midlothian FC keeps clean sheet

39% ✓

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