Livingston vs Celtic Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Dec 2025

Premiership Betting Preview: Livingston vs Celtic

Bottom-of-the-table Livingston take on second-placed Celtic at Almondvale Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 27 December.

Let’s take a chance on Livingston who are in receipt of a +1.5 goal start against Celtic. The Asian Handicap odds of -135 are appealing considering that we’ll win the bet if the underdogs win, draw or lose by a single goal.

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Basement boys Livingston suffered a defeat in their last game. A 1-0 scoreline occurred away from home at SMISA Stadium against St Mirren. The Lions had 42% possession and one shot on target.

Celtic claimed a 3–1 home win over Aberdeen at Celtic Park in their last outing, marking Wilfried Nancy’s first victory in five matches across all competitions. The Hoops dominated possession with 72% and registered ten shots on target against an Aberdeen side that played with ten men throughout the second half, with Benjamin Nygren, Kieran Tierney and James Forrest all finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Celtic have landed nine consecutive wins over Livingston. In their last encounter, Celtic enjoyed a 3-0 victory when hosting at Celtic Park. The previous 10 H2H games have featured nine Celtic victories and one draw.

Scottish Premiership		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Celtic	24	15	3	6	43	23	20	43:23	48
12	Livingston	25	1	8	16	25	52	-27	25:52	11

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6 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Livingston have had 47.6% possession and 4.6 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.9 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts, while being awarded 3.8 corners.

Jeremy Bokila is the top goalscorer with 3, Tete Yengi has 2, with Danny Wilson and two other players on 1. Stevie May is the leading assists maker on 2.

Celtic have won 6 and lost 4, averaging 4.8 shots on goal, 17.7 attempts and 1.8 goals. The Hoops average 70.3% possession, 6.5 corners taken and 3.6 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 9.3 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Daizen Maeda on 4, followed by Kieran Tierney and Johnny Kenny with 3. Daizen Maeda, Colby Donovan and Reo Hatate have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Livingston confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jerome Prior (GK), Daniel Finlayson, Ryan McGowan, Danny Wilson, Cristian Montano, Scott Pittman, Mohamad Sylla, Macaulay Tait, Lewis Smith, Tete Yengi, Stevie May.

Celtic confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Viljami Sinisalo (GK), Anthony Ralston, Auston Trusty, Kieran Tierney, Hyun-Jun Yang, Arne Engels, Callum McGregor, Luke McCowan, Benjamin Nygren, Daizen Maeda, Johnny Kenny.

Livingston vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Livingston vs Celtic with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Livingston +1.5 could be a good bet on the Asian Handicap at odds of -135. We’re confident of landing a return from this Premiership match and expect the underdogs to put on a strong showing.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest Premiership form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Livingston vs Celtic league stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Livingston in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Livingston in 14 of their last 17 games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Livingston in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Celtic in 7 consecutive games on the road.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Celtic in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Celtic in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 57.5% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Livingston 1 - 2 Celtic

We’re betting on Celtic to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +550 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Daizen Maeda to Score +132

Daizen Maeda (Celtic) has scored at least one goal in his past two Premiership away games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +132 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Daizen Maeda Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+132

First

+350

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Corners Prediction

Celtic Under 6.5 Corners -105

Celtic have had under 6.5 corners in three consecutive away games, with Livingston conceding less than 6.5 corners in their past four home matches. We think Celtic might fall short of the mark, with odds of -105 available when it comes to this Team Corners pick.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Livingston

Total

8.40 4.60 3.80

Home

9.00 4.71 4.29

Away

10.10 4.40 5.70

Celtic

Total

10.10 6.50 3.60

Home

10.90 8.60 2.30

Away

10.30 5.80 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-128

Livingston Corners

Over 3.5

+108

Under 3.5

-156

Celtic Corners

Over 6.5

-137

Under 6.5

-103

Most Corners

1

+390

X

+800

2

-455

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Livingston vs Celtic Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Celtic are the skinniest price to succeed in this Premiership clash, with the favourites afforded a 71% probability based on their -244 betting odds with the bookies. Livingston are regarded as the least likely winner at +575.

Should you want to back Celtic to lead at the break, then there is -122 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Livingston have been chalked up at +460 and the draw is +180.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -159.

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Full-Time Result

1

+575

X

+360

2

-244

Half-Time Result

1

+460

X

+180

2

-122

Double Chance

1X

+160

12

-625

X2

-1250

Draw No Bet

1

+370

2

-714

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.25

-119

2 Hcp -1.25

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+145

Over 2.5

-213

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+110

Favourite Daizen Maeda is priced at +350 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +132.

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

First

+132

Anytime

+350

Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)

First

+140

Anytime

+350

Johnny Kenny (Celtic)

First

+148

Anytime

+350

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

First

+148

Anytime

+400

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic)

First

+190

Anytime

+525

Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)

First

+205

Anytime

+575

Luke McCowan (Celtic)

First

+215

Anytime

+575

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Reo Hatate (Celtic)

First

+265

Anytime

+700

Lewis Smith (Livingston)

First

+295

Anytime

+800

Arne Engels (Celtic)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

James Forrest (Celtic)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Jeremy Bokila (Livingston)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Andrew Shinnie (Livingston)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Tete Yengi (Livingston)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Paulo Bernardo (Celtic)

First

+375

Anytime

+1000

Callum McGregor (Celtic)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Cristian Montaño (Livingston)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Anthony Ralston (Celtic)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Scott Pittman (Livingston)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Kieran Tierney (Celtic)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Danny Wilson (Livingston)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Graham Carey (Livingston)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Alistair Johnston (Celtic)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Liam Scales (Celtic)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (Celtic)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Marcelo Saracchi (Celtic)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Auston Trusty (Celtic)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Mahamadou Susoho (Livingston)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Livingston are winless in the last six games at Almondvale Stadium. The Lions have five defeats, three wins and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Celtic have secured five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Celtic enjoyed a 3-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Livingston at Almondvale Stadium. The previous 8 H2H games at Almondvale Stadium have ended in four Celtic victories, two draws and two Livingston wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Livingston Home Stats		3-2-5	2.80	1.50	1.30	7	3	6	4
Celtic Away Stats		5-2-3	2.60	1.50	1.10	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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