Livingston FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Livingston FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Motherwell FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Aug | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Jul | Rangers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 May | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 May | Rangers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 May | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Aug | Hibernian FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 May | Ross County FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 May | Dundee United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 May | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Livingston FC launch into their encounter with Motherwell FC.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mark O'Hara made 383 appearances and scored 37 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Livingston FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' The 32-year-old Nicky Devlin has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 18' The referee shows Livingston FC player a Yellow card on 18.
- 23' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 28' Jake Carroll has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 191 appearances.
- 30' A change in the Livingston FC ranks — Craig Sibbald exits the field as Andrew Shinnie enters on 30.
- 35' Jack Fitzwater is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Livingston FC so far.
- 38' The deadlock is broken! Alan Forrest gets on the scoresheet on 38 minutes.
- 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 48' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tony Watt makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 53' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 58' Both keepers have barely been tested. Livingston FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 60' Sean Kelly gets the nod from Livingston FC. He replaces Odin Bailey and will look to change the dynamic.
- 62' A moment of madness from Liam Grimshaw on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
- 67' 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.
- 72' Scotland international Ricki Lamie has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 77' 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 Jason Holt suffering a number of foals already.
- 79' Liam Grimshaw is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 84' Justin Amaluzor makes way for Kevin van Veen at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
- 89' Kevin van Veen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Kaiyne Woolery exits the field as Darragh O'Connor enters on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Motherwell FC take all three points.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
-
14
Odin Bailey ↓ Sean Kelly 60'
- 2
- 5
- 18
- 9
- 8
-
10
Craig Sibbald ↓ Andrew Shinnie 30'
-
6
Ayo Obileye ↓ Jack Hamilton 84'
- 17
- 3
Bench
-
22
Andrew Shinnie ↑ 30'
- 7
-
23
Jack Hamilton ↑ 84'
- 15
-
24
Sean Kelly ↑ 60'
- 1
- 12
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 7
- 3
- 5
- 32
- 23
- 1
- 4
- 14
- 16
- 17
Bench
-
9
Kevin van Veen ↑ 84'
- 19
- 11
- 20
- 12
- 29
-
15
Darragh O'Connor ↑ 90'
Coach
Graham Alexander
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 5 |
| Theo Bair | 4 |
| David Turnbull | 3 |
| Alan Forrest | 3 |
| Tony Watt | 2 |
| Jake Hastie | 2 |
| Scott Tiffoney | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
Head to Head
Livingston FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.17
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Livingston FC or Motherwell FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Livingston FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Motherwell FC
71%
Livingston FC or Motherwell FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Livingston FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
4.4%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Livingston FC
| Handicap | Livingston FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 21% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.