Livingston FC
Football Scottish Premiership Almondvale Stadium Sat 10 Jan 10:00
Kilmarnock FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Premiership Betting Preview: Livingston vs Kilmarnock

It's a bottom-of-the-table clash as Livingston take on Kilmarnock at Almondvale Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 10 January.

Back Killie to Frustrate Livi

Kilmarnock +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Livingston the aim at betting odds of -111.

Teams Drew 2-2 in Last H2H Encounter

Basement boys Livingston have been beaten in their last four Premiership games. On the road at Tynecastle Park, league leaders Hearts recently beat them 1-0. David Martindale's team ended up with just 37% possession and had two shots on target.

Second-from-bottom Kilmarnock suffered a second consecutive Premiership defeat when losing 3-1 in their previous game. This was at home to Hibernian at Rugby Park. Killie had 44% possession and recorded one shot on goal, while Tyreece John-Jules was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kilmarnock boast an unbeaten record in the past five matches against Livingston, with the last encounter ending 2-2 at Rugby Park. The previous 10 H2H matches have included five wins for Livingston, three victories for Kilmarnock along with two draws.

Scottish Premiership G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Kilmarnock logo Kilmarnock 38 10 10 18 50 68 -18 50:68 40
6 Livingston logo Livingston 38 2 15 21 40 75 -35 40:75 21
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Livingston – Last 10 League Games

Livingston have 7 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. The Lions have averaged 45.8% possession and 4.7 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.0 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 13.4 attempts and 4.2 corners.

Players to Watch

The three top scorers are Cristian Montano, Jeremy Bokila and Tete Yengi, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Cristian Montano and Scott Pittman are tied for the most assists on 2.

Kilmarnock – Last 10 League Games

Killie have 7 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.6 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 40.1% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 5.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.0 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 16.2 attempts.

Players to Watch

The leading scorers have been Tyreece John-Jules and Bruce Anderson with 2, while Greg Kiltie has 1. James Brown and Bruce Anderson have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Livingston confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jerome Prior (GK), Samson Lawal, Ryan McGowan, Brooklyn Kabongolo, Joshua Brenet, Macaulay Tait, Scott Pittman, Mahamadou Susoho, Connor McLennan, Tete Yengi, Stevie May.

Kilmarnock confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Toby Oluwayemi (GK), Lewis Mayo, Ethan Schilte-Brown, Robbie Deas, Michael Schjoenning-Larsen, Dominic Thompson, Jack Thomson, Brad Lyons, Scott Tiffoney, Bruce Anderson, Tyreece John-Jules.

Livingston vs Kilmarnock Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our best Livingston vs Kilmarnock tips: a key match prediction, expert corners pick, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll divide our stake by wagering Kilmarnock +0.25 at odds of -111 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this Premiership showdown.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Premiership stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Livingston vs Kilmarnock league stats:

  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Livingston in 18 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Livingston in 19 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Livingston in 5 consecutive games against Kilmarnock.
Killie +0.25 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 52.6% prospect of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Livingston Livingston logo 0 - 1 Kilmarnock logo Kilmarnock

We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Kilmarnock. You can secure odds of +600 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Liam Polworth To Score +650 BetMGM logo

Liam Polworth (Kilmarnock) is available at +650 to find the net. There are attractive odds available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for him to find the net.

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -139 BetMGM logo

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in five consecutive Kilmarnock away matches, with the last five Livingston games averaging 10.40 corners. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -139 that this outcome happens.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Livingston Logo Livingston
Total
11.40 4.80 6.60
Home
11.30 5.70 5.60
Away
11.30 3.70 7.60
Kilmarnock Logo Kilmarnock
Total
8.40 4.10 4.30
Home
9.10 4.80 4.30
Away
9.40 3.80 5.60
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Kilmarnock +0.25 -111
Total Goals Under 2.5 -152
Anytime Goalscorer Liam Polworth +650

We’ve lined up a same-game multi including these picks: Kilmarnock with the +0.25 Asian Handicap, Under 2.5 and also Liam Polworth (Kilmarnock) to score at any time.

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Livingston vs Kilmarnock 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.

Livi Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

Livingston are the shortest price to win this Premiership clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 44% probability due to their +125 betting odds. Kilmarnock are the underdogs at +220 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

Livingston and Kilmarnock can be backed at -172 and +120 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. If you’re looking to wager on Both Teams to Score, there’s not a lot of difference between Yes and No.

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Lewis Smith Heads First Goalscorer Market

The First Goalscorer favourite is Lewis Smith at +480, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Player Goals
Lewis Smith (Livingston)
First
+210
Anytime
+480
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Andrew Shinnie (Livingston)
First
+245
Anytime
+550
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Tete Yengi (Livingston)
First
+245
Anytime
+550
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Jeremy Bokila (Livingston)
First
+255
Anytime
+525
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Livingston Aiming to Stop the Rot at Home

Stats: Scottish Premiership matches only
Livingston have not won at Almondvale Stadium in the past eight matches. David Martindale's team have recorded seven losses, two draws and one win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

Kilmarnock haven’t tasted victory in seven consecutive matches on the road. Killie have finished with five defeats, four draws and one win in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

Livingston were involved in a 0-0 draw when last meeting Kilmarnock at Almondvale Stadium. We’ve seen the past 7 H2H matches at Almondvale Stadium involve five wins for Livingston, one draw and one victory for Kilmarnock.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Livingston logo Livingston Home Stats 0-7-3 2.90 1.20 1.70 5 5 9 1
Kilmarnock logo Kilmarnock Away Stats 1-3-6 3.00 0.80 2.20 6 4 5 5
  • 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
Team Stats
Livingston logo Livingston League Stats
Kilmarnock logo Kilmarnock League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 3 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Livingston vs Kilmarnock Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Livingston vs Kilmarnock before making your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Premiership lineups and the latest on injuries.

Livingston Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Kilmarnock Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Livingston Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

28 Jerome Prior
40 Samson Lawal 5 Ryan McGowan 23 Brooklyn Kabongolo 30 Joshua Brenet
25 Macaulay Tait 8 Scott Pittman 7 Mahamadou Susoho
11 Connor McLennan 39 Tete Yengi 17 Stevie May
20 Toby Oluwayemi
5 Lewis Mayo 25 Ethan Schilte-Brown 6 Robbie Deas 21 M. Schjoenning-Larsen 3 Dominic Thompson
22 Jack Thomson 8 Brad Lyons 17 Scott Tiffoney
19 Bruce Anderson 24 Tyreece John-Jules

Kilmarnock Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Livingston Substitutes

  • 2Cameron Kerr
  • 9Robbie Muirhead
  • 15Lewis Smith
  • 18Jeremy Bokila
  • 21Alex Tamm
  • 24Mohamad Sylla
  • 27Danny Wilson
  • 35Evan Myles
  • 37Scott Arfield

Kilmarnock Substitutes

  • 4Zac Williams
  • 7Rory McKenzie
  • 9Marcus Dackers
  • 14George Stanger
  • 26Ben Brannan
  • 27Kian Leslie
  • 30Eddie Beach
  • 31Liam Polworth
  • 42Cole Coughlin

Previous Livingston Lineups

12 May Scottish Premiership
Dundee United 0-0 Livingston
09 May Scottish Premiership
Dundee FC 3-0 Livingston
01 May Scottish Premiership
Livingston 2-2 Aberdeen
25 Apr Scottish Premiership
St Mirren 0-2 Livingston
11 Apr Scottish Premiership
Dundee United 3-2 Livingston
05 Apr Scottish Premiership
Livingston 2-2 Hearts

Previous Kilmarnock Lineups

12 May Scottish Premiership
Kilmarnock 3-1 Dundee FC
09 May Scottish Premiership
St Mirren 0-3 Kilmarnock
02 May Scottish Premiership
Kilmarnock 3-0 Dundee United
25 Apr Scottish Premiership
Aberdeen 1-0 Kilmarnock
11 Apr Scottish Premiership
Kilmarnock 2-2 Dundee FC
04 Apr Scottish Premiership
Hibernian 3-0 Kilmarnock

Injuries & Suspensions

Livingston Injury Table
Type Name Info
Connor McLennan Ankle
Kilmarnock Injury Table
Type Name Info
Matthew Kennedy Hip
Djenairo Daniels Knee
Team Squads

Livingston Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Scott Arfield

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Brooklyn Kabongolo 23 D 4 360 4 0 0 0 2 0
Jerome Prior 28 G 4 360 4 0 0 0 0 0
Lewis Smith 15 M 4 356 4 0 0 1 0 0
Daniel Finlayson 19 D 4 346 4 0 0 0 1 0
Mohamad Sylla 24 M 3 265 3 1 0 0 1 0

Kilmarnock Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Neil McCann

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Maksymilian Stryjek 1 G 4 360 4 0 0 0 0 0
Robbie Deas 6 D 4 360 4 0 1 0 2 0
Aaron Tshibola 27 M 4 360 4 0 0 0 0 0
George Stanger 14 D 4 360 4 0 0 0 1 0
Tom Lowery 18 M 4 354 4 0 1 1 1 0
Scotland FlagPremiership Table
Premiership
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Hearts 33 21 7 5 58:28 70
2 Rangers 33 19 12 2 66:31 69
3 Celtic 33 21 4 8 59:35 67
4 Motherwell 33 14 12 7 52:29 54
5 Hibernian 33 13 12 8 51:37 51
6 Falkirk 33 13 7 13 45:48 46
7 Dundee United 33 9 13 11 45:54 40
8 Aberdeen 33 9 6 18 33:48 33
9 Dundee FC 33 8 9 16 34:53 33
10 St Mirren 33 7 9 17 27:48 30
11 Kilmarnock 33 6 10 17 37:65 28
12 Livingston 33 1 13 19 35:66 16
Premiership Championship Group
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Celtic 38 26 4 8 73:41 82
2 Hearts 38 24 8 6 67:34 80
3 Rangers 38 20 12 6 76:43 72
4 Motherwell 38 16 13 9 59:36 61
5 Hibernian 38 15 12 11 58:44 57
6 Falkirk 38 14 7 17 50:62 49
Premiership Relegation Group
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Dundee United 38 10 15 13 49:60 45
2 Dundee FC 38 11 9 18 42:61 42
3 Aberdeen 38 11 7 20 40:55 40
4 Kilmarnock 38 10 10 18 50:68 40
5 St Mirren 38 8 10 20 30:55 34
6 Livingston 38 2 15 21 40:75 21