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 33 games · 54 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 | 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
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 |
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 Fir Park as Motherwell FC face off against Livingston FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 6' Magnificent from Jake Hastie! That is 9 goals in 293 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 11' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Robinson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 12' GOAL! Curtis Main scores on 12. Assisted by Allan Campbell
- 17' Scotland international David Turnbull has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 21' GOAL! Jake Hastie fires home to make it 3-0!
- 26' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gary Holt might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 31' Motherwell FC have won 340 goals from 293 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 36' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Livingston FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 41' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 41 minutes.
- 46' Hakeem Odoffin gets the nod from Livingston FC. He replaces Craig Sibbald and will look to change the dynamic.
- 47' The Livingston FC manager makes a substitution. Chris Erskine departs to be replaced by Dolly Menga.
- 52' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Gboly Ariyibi.
- 57' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Livingston FC's shape.
- 62' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 67' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 72' It looks like no one’s ball. Livingston FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 73' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Gboly Ariyibi is replaced by Elliott Frear on 73 minute.
- 78' Curtis Main makes way for James Scott at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
- 81' The crowd applauds Jake Hastie as he leaves the pitch. Ross McCormack steps in for Motherwell FC.
- 86' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- Another three points for Motherwell FC.
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
3 / 4
2.05
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC to win 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Livingston FC
33%
Motherwell FC or Livingston FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
14.4%
1 – 0
13.8%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
3 – 1
6%
4 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
3.5%
4 – 1
3.2%
2 – 2
2.7%
1 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 22% | 55% |
| -1.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| -1 | 45% | 25% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.