Motherwell FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League .
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee William Collum
- Referee Steven Kirkland
- Referee Daniel McFarlane
- Referee John McKendrick
- Referee David Roome
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Livingston FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Sep | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Sep | Dundee FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Motherwell FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Sep | Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | Hibernian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | Livingston FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #12 |
| 54 | Points | 16 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 14 / 12 / 7 | W / D / L | 1 / 13 / 19 |
| 52 | Scored | 35 |
| 29 | Conceded | 66 |
| +23 | GD | -31 |
| 1.64 | PPG | 0.48 |
| 42% | Win % | 3% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts). Livingston FC are 12th (16 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Motherwell FC face off against Livingston FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Livingston FC's shape.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jack Hamilton, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 17' Ryan Bowman adds to his 0 season tally! Motherwell FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 22' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 32' Declan Gallagher is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Motherwell FC so far.
- 37' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past Livingston FC's compact .
- 42' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' That is a Yellow card for Livingston FC. Dolly Menga will be fuming at that decision.
- 50' 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.
- 54' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ricki Lamie.
- 59' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' The referee has no hesitation. Peter Hartley is booked for Motherwell FC — Yellow card on 63.
- 64' Brilliant from the ! Keaghan Jacobs makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 64.
- 69' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Livingston FC backline.
- 70' The referee shows Motherwell FC player a Yellow card on 70.
- 73' Gael Bigirimana gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Andy Rose and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' Curtis Main makes way for Danny Johnson at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
- 76' The crowd applauds Steven Lawless as he leaves the pitch. Nicky Cadden steps in for Livingston FC.
- 78' It’s gonna be a Red card for Carl McHugh.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Steve Lawson. He replaces Scott Robinson on 81 minute.
- 83' The referee calls foul for Declan Gallagher. He receives a Yellow card.
- 87' Dolly Menga makes way for Jack Hamilton at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Livingston FC.
- 89' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Danny Johnson.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
9
Curtis Main ↓ Danny Johnson 74'
- 6
- 22
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 7
- 8
-
15
Andy Rose ↓ Gael Bigirimana 73'
- 12
Bench
- 20
- 3
-
24
Danny Johnson ↑ 74'
- 19
- 14
- 28
-
17
Gael Bigirimana ↑ 73'
Coach
Steve Robinson
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
45
Dolly Menga ↓ Jack Hamilton 87'
-
15
Steven Lawless ↓ Nicky Cadden 76'
- 1
- 3
- 26
- 7
- 31
- 4
- 6
- 8
-
17
Scott Robinson ↓ Steve Lawson 81'
Bench
- 2
- 21
-
11
Nicky Cadden ↑ 76'
- 10
- 19
-
33
Steve Lawson ↑ 81'
-
30
Jack Hamilton ↑ 87'
Coach
Gary Holt
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
Motherwell FC Form
Livingston FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.78
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.68
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
Motherwell FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Livingston FC
49%
Motherwell FC or Livingston FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.4%
2 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.7%
3 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
2.8%
0 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 24% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.