Motherwell FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2022-23 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Hibernian FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 04 Mar | Ross County FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr | Motherwell FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Apr | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Mar | Ross County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | Dundee United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Hibernian FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 25 Feb | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
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' Welcome to Fir Park that hosts another battle between Motherwell FC and Livingston FC.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 9' Kevin van Veen does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
- 14' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 19' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 24' 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 James Penrice suffering a number of foals already.
- 29' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 33' A stunning finish from Kevin van Veen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 34' A stunning finish from Max Johnston — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 37' Kurtis Guthrie catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 37.
- 42' Andrew Shinnie has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' It is a substitution in Livingston FC team. Luiyi Perez is replaced by Morgan Boyes on 46 minute.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 58' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ricki Lamie is hanging Calum Butcher on the field on 58 minute.
- 63' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joel Nouble is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
- 64' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Harry Paton comes on to replace Mikael Mandron.
- 69' Andrew Shinnie is replacing Jason Holt for the Livingston FC side.
- 74' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 79' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 81' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Dean Cornelius exits the field as Jack Aitchison enters on 81.
- 82' It is a substitution in Livingston FC team. James Penrice is replaced by Jamie Brandon on 82 minute.
- 83' The Livingston FC bench stirs into life. James Penrice is withdrawn and Jamie Brandon gets his opportunity.
- 88' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Stephen O'Donnell is booked for Motherwell FC — Yellow card on 90.
- Another three points for Motherwell FC.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 9
-
21
Mikael Mandron ↓ Harry Paton 64'
-
66
Calum Butcher ↓ Ricki Lamie 58'
- 16
- 1
- 52
- 24
-
18
Dean Cornelius ↓ Jack Aitchison 81'
-
7
Blair Spittal ↓ Callum Slattery 81'
- 22
Bench
- 13
- 20
- 5
-
2
Stephen O'Donnell ↑ 81'
-
4
Ricki Lamie ↑ 58'
-
8
Callum Slattery ↑ 81'
- 17
-
53
Harry Paton ↑ 64'
-
15
Jack Aitchison ↑ 81'
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
-
18
Jason Holt ↓ Andrew Shinnie 69'
-
28
Kurtis Guthrie ↓ Bruce Anderson 69'
- 33
- 17
- 1
- 16
-
29
James Penrice ↓ Jamie Brandon 83'
- 19
-
23
Luiyi Perez ↓ Morgan Boyes 46'
Bench
-
22
Andrew Shinnie ↑ 69'
-
7
Dylan Bahamboula ↑ 69'
-
9
Bruce Anderson ↑ 69'
- 32
-
12
Jamie Brandon ↑ 83'
- 8
- 24
-
15
Morgan Boyes ↑ 46'
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
4 / 4
2.49
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC to win 73% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
90%
Draw or Livingston FC
27%
Motherwell FC or Livingston FC
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.7%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
10%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 1
7.8%
3 – 1
7.2%
4 – 0
6.3%
0 – 0
5.5%
4 – 1
4.5%
5 – 0
3.2%
2 – 2
3%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -2 | 32% | 22% | 47% |
| -1.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| -1 | 53% | 22% | 25% |
| -0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
50%
✗
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.