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Livingston FC vs Hibernian FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Livingston FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Hibernian FC
Sat 9 Dec 2023 · 15:00 UTC Tony Macaroni Arena 3,463 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 28' Martin Boyle
Jamie Brandon 36' Y
Michael Devlin 45' Y
Ayo Obileye 52' Y
Y 63' Dylan Levitt

Overview

Match Preview

Livingston FC vs Hibernian FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Grant Irvine
  • Assistant 1 Gordon Crawford
  • Assistant 2 Paul O'Neill

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Heart of Midlothian FC 33 70
2 Rangers FC 33 69
3 Celtic FC 33 67
4 Motherwell FC 33 54
5 Hibernian FC 33 51
6 Falkirk FC 33 46
7 Dundee United FC 33 40
8 Aberdeen FC 33 33
9 Dundee FC 33 33
10 St. Mirren FC 33 30
11 Kilmarnock FC 33 28
12 Livingston FC 33 16

Head-to-Head

8
7
9
Livingston FC 24 games · Avg 2.9 goals Hibernian FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-09 Livingston FC 0–1 Hibernian FC 2023-08-26 Hibernian FC 2–3 Livingston FC 2023-03-04 Livingston FC 1–4 Hibernian FC 2022-12-24 Hibernian FC 4–0 Livingston FC 2022-08-13 Livingston FC 2–1 Hibernian FC

Recent Form

Livingston FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Dec Hibernian FC H 0–1 L
25 Nov St. Mirren FC A 0–1 L
12 Nov Rangers FC H 0–2 L
05 Nov Dundee FC A 0–1 L
01 Nov Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–1 L
28 Oct Dundee FC H 0–2 L
Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Dec Livingston FC A 1–0 W
06 Dec Celtic FC A 1–4 L
03 Dec Aberdeen FC H 2–0 W
25 Nov Dundee FC A 2–1 W
11 Nov Kilmarnock FC H 1–0 W
08 Nov St. Mirren FC A 2–2 D

Season Stats

Livingston FC Hibernian FC
#12 Position #5
16 Points 51
33 Played 33
1 / 13 / 19 W / D / L 13 / 12 / 8
35 Scored 51
66 Conceded 37
-31 GD +14
0.48 PPG 1.55
3% Win % 39%

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Livingston FC are 12th (16 pts). Hibernian FC are 5th (51 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Livingston FC and Hibernian FC get this one started.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' Livingston FC are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against Hibernian FC's 4-4-2 shape.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 20' 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 Will Fish suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Livingston FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 28' What composure from Martin Boyle! The Australia international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 33' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 36' It’s a booking for Livingston FC player. Jamie Brandon gets a card.
  • 41' Livingston FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 45' Michael Devlin was booked on 45.
  • 50' The 31-year-old Ayo Obileye has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 52' A moment of madness from Ayo Obileye on 52 minutes earns him a card. Livingston FC will be frustrated.
  • 56' Bruce Anderson gets the nod from Livingston FC. He replaces Jamie Brandon and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 61' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Livingston FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 63' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Dylan Levitt.
  • 68' Both keepers have barely been tested. Livingston FC and Hibernian FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for James Jeggo. He replaces Dylan Levitt on 70 minute.
  • 73' Another substitution for Livingston FC to replace Ayo Obileye by Stephen Kelly on 73 minute.
  • 78' A tactical swap from Hibernian FC — Josh Campbell on, Rory Whittaker off on 78 minutes.
  • 80' The Livingston FC manager makes a substitution. Kurtis Guthrie departs to be replaced by Mo Sangare.
  • 85' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 87' Dylan Vente makes way for Christian Doidge at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
  • Livingston FC will have plenty to reflect on. Hibernian FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Livingston FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Hibernian FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nick Montgomery

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kevin Nisbet 6
Martin Boyle 5
Jon Guthrie 3
Christian Doidge 3
Christopher Cadden 3
Joel Nouble 3
Thody Elie Youan 3
Myziane Maolida 2

Head to Head

2023-12-09 Livingston FC 0–1 Hibernian FC 2023-08-26 Hibernian FC 2–3 Livingston FC 2023-03-04 Livingston FC 1–4 Hibernian FC 2022-12-24 Hibernian FC 4–0 Livingston FC 2022-08-13 Livingston FC 2–1 Hibernian FC

Livingston FC Form

2023-12-09 Livingston FC 0–1 Hibernian FC L 2023-11-25 St. Mirren FC 1–0 Livingston FC L 2023-11-12 Livingston FC 0–2 Rangers FC L 2023-11-05 Dundee FC 1–0 Livingston FC L 2023-11-01 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–0 Livingston FC L 2023-10-28 Livingston FC 0–2 Dundee FC L

Hibernian FC Form

2023-12-09 Livingston FC 0–1 Hibernian FC W 2023-12-06 Celtic FC 4–1 Hibernian FC L 2023-12-03 Hibernian FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC W 2023-11-25 Dundee FC 1–2 Hibernian FC W 2023-11-11 Hibernian FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-11-08 St. Mirren FC 2–2 Hibernian FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.01 Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.03 Hibernian FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 58% + Hibernian FC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Livingston FC20% Draw24% Hibernian FC56%
Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Livingston FC or Draw
44%
Draw or Hibernian FC
80%
Livingston FC or Hibernian FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Livingston FC15% Draw42% Hibernian FC43%
Actual: Hibernian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
0 – 2
9.7%
1 – 2
9.6%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
6.5%
0 – 3
6.4%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
4.8%
2 – 1
4.8%
1 – 0
4.1%
1 – 4
3.4%
2 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Livingston FC

Handicap Livingston FC covers Push Hibernian FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 11% 83%
-0.5 17% — 83%
+0.5 40% — 60%
+1 40% 23% 37%
+1.5 63% — 37%
+2 63% 18% 19%
+2.5 81% — 19%

Clean Sheet

Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗

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