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 2 games · 4 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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' The ball is rolling at Fir Park. Motherwell FC are looking to make home advantage count against Livingston FC.
- 5' 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.
- 6' Brilliant from the ! Jake Hastie makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 6.
- 11' Motherwell FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 12' What composure from Curtis Main! The England international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 17' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 21' GOAL! Jake Hastie fires home to make it 3-0!
- 26' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 31' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Livingston FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 41' Motherwell FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 41.
- 46' Hakeem Odoffin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Craig Sibbald at the 46 minute mark.
- 47' Dolly Menga gets the nod from Livingston FC. He replaces Chris Erskine and will look to change the dynamic.
- 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gboly Ariyibi on 52.
- 57' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 62' 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 Mark Gillespie suffering a number of foals already.
- 67' Hakeem Odoffin has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 72' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gary Holt might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 73' The crowd applauds Gboly Ariyibi as he leaves the pitch. Elliott Frear steps in for Motherwell FC.
- 78' The whistle greets Curtis Main as he departs to be replaced by James Scott.
- 81' Motherwell FC make a change. Jake Hastie trudges off to be replaced by Ross McCormack on 81 minutes.
- 86' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- Livingston FC will have plenty to reflect on. Motherwell FC were simply the better side today.
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.