Livingston FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Livingston FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Hibernian FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee John McKendrick
- Referee John McCrossan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Hibernian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | Dundee FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Motherwell FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Dundee FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 16 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Livingston FC have kicked off against Hibernian FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mark Milligan made 298 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Liam Kelly, as he is very good at scoring at Tony Macaroni Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Hibernian FC is showing some good football. However, Hibernian FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' Livingston FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' Darren McGregor is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Livingston FC tonight.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Livingston FC in their trying to find a way past Hibernian FC's compact .
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Livingston FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 55' Livingston FC have won 245 goals from 251 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 60' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 65' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ciaron Brown is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hibernian FC.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Vykintas Slivka. He replaces Stephane Omeonga on 68 minute.
- 69' Another change for Hibernian FC made on 69 minute. Daryl Horgan leaves to be changed by Fraser Murray.
- 71' Paul Hanlon is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 74' Another substitution for Livingston FC to replace Hakeem Odoffin by Shaun Byrne on 74 minute.
- 75' What a moment for Stephen Mallan! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
- 80' It looks like no one’s ball. Hibernian FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 85' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 90' GOAL! Ryan Hardie scores on 90.
- 90' Oliver Shaw has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marc McNulty on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Hibernian FC players.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Ciaron Brown ↓ Ricki Lamie 68'
-
14
Hakeem Odoffin ↓ Shaun Byrne 74'
- 1
- 7
- 31
- 4
- 8
- 17
- 10
- 33
-
19
Chris Erskine ↓ Ryan Hardie 68'
Bench
- 39
- 15
-
3
Ricki Lamie ↑ 68'
- 21
-
6
Shaun Byrne ↑ 74'
- 23
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↑ 68'
Coach
Gary Holt
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Marc McNulty ↓ Oliver Shaw 90'
- 40
- 5
- 14
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↓ Fraser Murray 69'
- 22
- 16
- 4
- 1
- 2
- 24
Bench
- 6
-
8
Vykintas Slivka ↑ 68'
-
33
Fraser Murray ↑ 69'
- 43
- 49
-
32
Oliver Shaw ↑ 90'
- 41
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin Nisbet | 6 |
| Martin Boyle | 5 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Christopher Cadden | 3 |
| Joel Nouble | 3 |
| Thody Elie Youan | 3 |
| Jon Guthrie | 3 |
| Ryan Hardie | 2 |
Head to Head
Livingston FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.36
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Livingston FC or Hibernian FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian 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
62%
Draw or Hibernian FC
66%
Livingston FC or Hibernian FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Livingston FC
| Handicap | Livingston FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +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
25%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.