Livingston vs Celtic betting tips: Scottish Premiership preview, predictions and odds
Hatate, Reo
Sibbald, Craig
O'Riley, Matt
Abada, Liel
Giakoumakis, Giorgos
Kelly, Sean
Soto, Sebastian
Anderson, Bruce
Recommended bets
Celtic to win and both teams to score is 9/4.
Liel Abada is 15/4 to break the deadlock an 21/20 to score anytime.
Match preview
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – FEBRUARY 13: Celtic players acknowledge the fans after the Scottish Cup match between Celtic and Raith Rovers at Celtic Park on February 13, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)
Will Celtic avoid a huge potential banana skin and stay clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table?
On Wednesday night, Cameron Carter-Vickers’ volley followed by Callum McGregor’s low drive saw the Celts beat St Mirren 2-0 at Parkhead.
This result means Ange Postecoglou’s side remain three points clear at the top and are now unbeaten in 23 Premiership games.
But, things have not been plane sailing for the league-leaders of late.
First, they were knocked out the Europa Conference League, getting hammered 5-1 on aggregate by Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt.
Then, last Sunday, they drew 0-0 with Hibs at Easter Road but, luckily, stayed three points clear because Rangers could only draw with Motherwell later that day.
So, will the Hoops claim three points here?
The last time Celtic lost to another Scottish club was on 19 September when, you guessed it, they went down 1-0 at Almondvale.
In all, Celtic are winless in all five trips to Livingston since the Lions won promotion back to the top-flight four years ago.
David Martindale’s side continue to punch above their weight and in a big way.
In fact, the Lions moved up to fourth on Wednesday thanks to a comeback 2-1 victory over Dundee United.
Scott Pittman equalising before an own goal seven minutes from time saw Livi snatch victory.
This means Livingston are now unbeaten in five Premiership games, also hammering Dundee 4-0 last weekend, so currently occupy a European spot.
This would be remarkable because they last feature in UEFA competition two decades ago, losing to Sturm Graz at the Arnold Schwarzenegger Stadium.
Will Celtic claim their first victory at one of the world’s other best-named stadium, the Tony Macaroni Arena, since 2007?
Livingston team news
LIVINGSTON, SCOTLAND – JULY 12: A general view during a pre-season friendly match between Livingston FC and Sunderland AFC at the Almondvale Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Livingston, Scotland. (Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images)
Bruce Anderson has scored 13 goals for Livi this season, four of which have come since the start of February, the joint-most of any player in this period.
He’ll line-up in attack alongside Alan Forrest, brother of Celtic winger James.
Goalkeeper Max Stryjek is their other outstanding player, having saved 72% of the 115 shots on target he’s faced this season.
Celtic team news
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – AUGUST 08: Kyōgo Furuhashi of Celtic celebrates his third goal (Hat trick goal) during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Dundee FC on August 8, 2021 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)
Coming up after this, Ange Postecoglou’s side don’t play again for eight days, a rare free week, so can give this game absolutely everything.
David Turnbull and Kyōgo Furuhashi remain long-term absentees while Georgios Giakoumakis has missed the last two games due to illness.
So, Daizen Maeda will continue up front although Albian Ajeti was on the bench for the first time since 5 December on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.
Matt O’Riley and Reo Hatate were chosen in midfield against St Mirren but Tom Rogic could return to the XI here.
James Forrest is the last Celtic player, who could feature here, to score against Livingston, doing so in a 6-0 victory 11 months ago.
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Livingston FC vs FC Dundee - 2:1
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St Mirren FC vs Livingston FC - 0:0
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Livingston FC vs St Johnstone FC - 1:1
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Livingston FC vs Hibernian FC - 1:0
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Aberdeen FC vs Livingston FC - 1:2
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Celtic Glasgow vs Motherwell FC - 6:0
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Dundee United vs Celtic Glasgow - 1:1
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Celtic Glasgow vs Heart of Midlothian FC - 4:1
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Celtic Glasgow vs Glasgow Rangers - 1:1
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Ross County FC vs Celtic Glasgow - 0:2
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| May 15, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Livingston FC | 2 - 1 | FC Dundee |
| May 11, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | St Mirren FC | 0 - 0 | Livingston FC |
| May 7, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Livingston FC | 1 - 1 | St Johnstone FC |
| April 30, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Livingston FC | 1 - 0 | Hibernian FC |
| April 23, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Aberdeen FC | 1 - 2 | Livingston FC |
| May 14, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 6 - 0 | Motherwell FC |
| May 11, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Dundee United | 1 - 1 | Celtic Glasgow |
| May 7, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 4 - 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC |
| May 1, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 1 - 1 | Glasgow Rangers |
| April 24, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Ross County FC | 0 - 2 | Celtic Glasgow |
| Livingston FC | Celtic Glasgow | |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Matches played | 38 |
| 13 | Matches won | 29 |
| 9 | Goal attempts | 277 |
| 6 | Shots on goal | 106 |
| 3 | Shots off goal | 101 |
| 30 | Corner kicks | 220 |
| 2% | Average ball possession | 30% |
| 88 | Cards given | 48 |
| 42 | Free kicks | 231 |
| 15 | Offsides | 44 |
| 1 | Shots on post | 2 |
| 2 | Shots on bar | 5 |
| 32 | Goals by foot | 83 |
| 1 | Goals by head | 8 |
| 41 | Goals scored | 92 |
| 46 | Goals conceded | 22 |
| 0 | Shots blocked | 70 |
| Livingston FC | Celtic Glasgow | |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Matches | 32 |
| 16 | Home Matches | 16 |
| 16 | Away Matches | 16 |
| 24 | Total Goals | 82 |
| 0.75 | Average Goals Scored | 2.56 |
| 2 | Wins | 23 |
| 23 | Losses | 2 |
| 7 | Draws | 7 |
| March 6, 2022 | Premiership 21/22 | Livingston FC | 1 - 3 | Celtic Glasgow |
| October 30, 2021 | Premiership 21/22 | Celtic Glasgow | 0 - 0 | Livingston FC |
| September 19, 2021 | Premiership 21/22 | Livingston FC | 1 - 0 | Celtic Glasgow |
| April 10, 2021 | Premiership 20/21 | Celtic Glasgow | 6 - 0 | Livingston FC |
| January 20, 2021 | Premiership 20/21 | Livingston FC | 2 - 2 | Celtic Glasgow |
Scottish Premiership table:
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
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| 1 | Aberdeen FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Celtic Glasgow | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Dundee United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Glasgow Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hibernian FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Kilmarnock FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Livingston FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Ross County FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | St Johnstone FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | St Mirren FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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What time is kick off between Livingston FC vs Celtic Glasgow?
12:00, Sunday 06 March 2022
