Motherwell FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 13 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Jordon Stokoe
- Referee Steven Reid
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Dundee FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Hibernian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Dundee FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/6
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lukas Fadinger | 3 G | |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 G | 2 A |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Said | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Motherwell FC gets underway.
- 5' 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 Steve Lawson suffering a number of foals already.
- 6' Jake Hastie has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 6 minutes.
- 11' Livingston FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 11.
- 12' Curtis Main makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Motherwell FC are in front.
- 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Shaun Byrne made 251 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 21' Jake Hastie is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 26' 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.
- 31' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 36' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Craig Sibbald, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 46' Hakeem Odoffin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Craig Sibbald on 46 minute.
- 47' The Livingston FC bench stirs into life. Chris Erskine is withdrawn and Dolly Menga gets his opportunity.
- 52' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 57' Richard Tait has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 301 appearances.
- 62' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 67' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Livingston FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 72' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past Livingston FC's compact .
- 73' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Elliott Frear comes on to replace Gboly Ariyibi.
- 78' Motherwell FC make a change. Curtis Main trudges off to be replaced by James Scott on 78 minutes.
- 81' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Jake Hastie exits the field as Ross McCormack enters on 81.
- 86' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 86 minutes.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Motherwell FC and Livingston FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Gboly Ariyibi ↓ Elliott Frear 73'
- 20
- 5
-
9
Curtis Main ↓ James Scott 78'
- 2
- 18
- 14
- 8
- 28
- 23
-
32
Jake Hastie ↓ Ross McCormack 81'
Bench
-
44
Ross McCormack ↑ 81'
- 6
- 24
- 4
-
11
Elliott Frear ↑ 73'
-
35
James Scott ↑ 78'
- 13
Coach
Steve Robinson
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Steven Lawless ↓ Steve Lawson 47'
- 1
- 26
- 31
- 4
- 6
- 8
- 9
-
10
Craig Sibbald ↓ Hakeem Odoffin 46'
-
19
Chris Erskine ↓ Dolly Menga 47'
- 22
Bench
- 5
- 39
-
14
Hakeem Odoffin ↑ 46'
-
45
Dolly Menga ↑ 47'
- 3
- 21
-
33
Steve Lawson ↑ 47'
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.38
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Livingston FC
48%
Motherwell FC or Livingston FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.3%
0 – 0
13.4%
1 – 1
13.4%
2 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
3.9%
0 – 2
3.5%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 25% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 14% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.