Livingston FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee Steven Kirkland
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Ross MacLeod
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | Hibernian FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 01 Aug | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | Celtic FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | Livingston FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 01 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Mar | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–1 | 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
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Hibernian FC
| Martin Boyle | 3 G |
| Callum Wright | 2 G |
| Josh Campbell | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Livingston FC and Hibernian FC is underway.
- 5' The 34-year-old Scott Robinson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 24' The deadlock is broken! Kevin Nisbet gets on the scoresheet on 24 minutes.
- 29' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 34' 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.
- 37' A stunning finish from Kevin Nisbet — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 41' Christian Doidge has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 41 minutes.
- 46' Time for substitution for Livingston FC. Craig Sibbald is replaced by Matej Poplatnik.
- 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 56' Hibernian FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 57' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Marvin Bartley.
- 60' Lyndon Dykes is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 60' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ryan Porteous on 60 minutes.
- 62' A moment of madness from Ryan Porteous on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hibernian FC will be frustrated.
- 67' The travelling Hibernian FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 72' Efe Ambrose has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 73' A change in the Livingston FC ranks — Scott Robinson exits the field as Scott Tiffoney enters on 73.
- 77' The crowd applauds Daryl Horgan as he leaves the pitch. Melker Hallberg steps in for Hibernian FC.
- 81' Salim Kouider-Aissa is replacing Jack Fitzwater for the Livingston FC side.
- 86' Livingston FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hibernian FC backline.
- 88' Kevin Nisbet doubles the advantage! 1-4 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 90' It is a substitution in Hibernian FC team. Kevin Nisbet is replaced by James Gullan on 90 minute.
- The final score is 1-4.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 27
-
2
Nicky Devlin ↓ Alan Forrest 46'
- 5
- 25
- 6
- 8
-
17
Scott Robinson ↓ Scott Tiffoney 73'
-
10
Craig Sibbald ↓ Matej Poplatnik 46'
- 1
- 9
Bench
- 32
- 29
- 21
-
22
Scott Tiffoney ↑ 73'
- 16
-
11
Alan Forrest ↑ 46'
- 20
-
15
Matej Poplatnik ↑ 46'
-
19
Salim Kouider-Aissa ↑ 81'
Coach
Gary Holt
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 11
- 10
- 13
- 6
-
7
Daryl Horgan ↓ Melker Hallberg 77'
- 4
- 1
- 5
- 25
-
15
Kevin Nisbet ↓ James Gullan 90'
Bench
- 23
- 16
- 12
- 2
- 24
- 27
-
19
James Gullan ↑ 90'
- 21
-
20
Melker Hallberg ↑ 77'
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 |
| Stephane Omeonga | 2 |
Head to Head
Livingston FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.42
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Livingston FC or Hibernian FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hibernian FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Livingston FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Hibernian FC
70%
Livingston FC or Hibernian FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hibernian FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
11%
1 – 2
8.9%
2 – 1
6.9%
0 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
5.3%
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 0
4%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Livingston FC
| Handicap | Livingston FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 20% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

