Livingston FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2019-20 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 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Callum Spence
- Referee Colin Steven
- Referee Joseph Lawson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Dec | Ross County FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 07 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Dec | Ross County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
Hibernian FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Hibernian FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/7
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/1
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Hibernian FC
| Callum Wright | 3 G | 1 A |
| Martin Boyle | 3 G | |
| Owen Elding | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Livingston FC and Hibernian FC get this one started.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Livingston FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hibernian FC backline.
- 20' Livingston FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Ofir Marciano has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 309 appearances.
- 33' The referee calls foul for Steve Lawson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 38' It looks like no one’s ball. Livingston FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 43' Oliver Shaw is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Hibernian FC so far.
- 48' Hibernian FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 53' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 58' The 41-year-old Darren McGregor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Vykintas Slivka on 60 minutes.
- 62' What a moment for Jon Guthrie! That strike on 62 puts his side firmly in control.
- 65' Livingston FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Robbie Crawford is hanging Craig Sibbald on the field on 65 minute.
- 67' Scott Allan makes way for Oliver Shaw at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
- 72' Livingston FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hibernian FC's shape.
- 75' It’s a booking for Livingston FC player. Marvin Bartley gets a Yellow card.
- 76' Fresh legs for Hibernian FC! Joe Newell comes on to replace Melker Hallberg.
- 77' Jon Guthrie does the damage! The net is bulging and Livingston FC surge ahead!
- 82' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 87' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 90' It is a substitution in Livingston FC team. Steven Lawless is replaced by Chris Erskine on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 27
- 6
-
11
Steven Lawless ↓ Chris Erskine 90'
- 21
- 5
- 7
- 8
-
10
Craig Sibbald ↓ Robbie Crawford 65'
- 33
-
9
Lyndon Dykes ↓ Aymen Souda 90'
Bench
- 14
- 1
-
19
Chris Erskine ↑ 90'
- 22
-
16
Robbie Crawford ↑ 65'
-
20
Aymen Souda ↑ 90'
Coach
Gary Holt
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 21
-
23
Scott Allan ↓ Oliver Shaw 67'
- 10
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↓ Fraser Murray 67'
- 16
- 4
- 1
- 8
- 24
-
20
Melker Hallberg ↓ Joe Newell 76'
Bench
-
11
Joe Newell ↑ 76'
- 17
- 27
- 3
-
33
Fraser Murray ↑ 67'
- 2
-
32
Oliver Shaw ↑ 67'
Coach
Jack Ross
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin Nisbet | 6 |
| Martin Boyle | 5 |
| Thody Elie Youan | 3 |
| Jon Guthrie | 3 |
| Christian Doidge | 3 |
| Christopher Cadden | 3 |
| Joel Nouble | 3 |
| Kyle Magennis | 2 |
Head to Head
Livingston FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.66
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Livingston FC to win 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Livingston FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Livingston FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Hibernian FC
45%
Livingston FC or Hibernian FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
12.1%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Livingston FC
| Handicap | Livingston FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 24% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

