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 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Callum Spence
- Referee Alan Newlands
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Mar | Motherwell FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Feb | Dundee United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | Ross County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Feb | Motherwell FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Aberdeen 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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Livingston FC to score. At the same time, Hibernian FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The travelling Hibernian FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Robby McCrorie has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 403 appearances.
- 16' Raffaele De Vita was booked on 16.
- 21' 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.
- 26' A quiet spell here at Tony Macaroni Arena. Hibernian FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 28' Craig Sibbald has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 28 minutes.
- 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 41' GOAL! Christian Doidge scores on 41. Assisted by Josh Doig
- 46' Hibernian FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 51' Livingston FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Livingston FC and Hibernian FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 57' Julien Serrano is ready to make an impact after coming on for Raffaele De Vita at the 57 minute mark.
- 62' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 72' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Josh Doig suffering a number of foals already.
- 77' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joe Newell, as he is very good at scoring at Tony Macaroni Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 79' Another change for Livingston FC made on 79 minute. Alan Forrest leaves to be changed by Steve Lawson.
- 84' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 89' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jason Holt made 289 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' Livingston FC ring the changes. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has done his job and it is now time for Matej Poplatnik to step up.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 2
- 5
- 18
- 6
- 8
- 23
- 10
- 1
-
11
Alan Forrest ↓ Steve Lawson 79'
- 9
Bench
- 32
-
12
Julien Serrano ↑ 57'
- 25
- 21
-
33
Steve Lawson ↑ 79'
- 22
- 14
-
15
Matej Poplatnik ↑ 90'
- 37
Hibernian FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 36
- 9
- 11
- 10
- 13
- 6
- 4
- 1
- 5
- 25
- 15
Bench
- 33
- 23
- 8
- 27
- 7
- 16
- 2
- 24
- 20
Coach
Jack Ross
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 |
| Myziane Maolida | 2 |
Head to Head
Livingston FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.3
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for:
Livingston FC or Hibernian FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Livingston FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Hibernian FC
59%
Livingston FC or Hibernian FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.3%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Livingston FC
| Handicap | Livingston FC covers | Push | Hibernian FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

