Sat, 6 Dec 2025, 15:00
Premiership
Scotland
Scotland
Full Time

Match Timeline

18'
E. Watt⚽
Normal Goal
39'
Regan Charles-Cook🟨
Yellow Card
40'
Scott Pittman🟨
Yellow Card
56'
Cristian Montano🟨
Yellow Card
60'
A. Stamatelopoulos⚽
Normal Goal → A. Stamatelopoulos
61'
A. StamatelopoulosšŸ”„
Substitution 1 → C. Hendry
61'
S. MayšŸ”„
Substitution 1 → J. Bokila
62'
C. MontanošŸ”„
Substitution 2 → J. Brenet
70'
E. WattšŸ”„
Substitution 2 → O. Priestman
70'
J. KoutroumbisšŸ”„
Substitution 3 → E. Longelo
70'
S. PittmanšŸ”„
Substitution 3 → R. McGowan
70'
L. SmithšŸ”„
Substitution 4 → R. Muirhead
70'
M. TaitšŸ”„
Substitution 5 → M. Sylla
71'
E. JustšŸ”„
Substitution 4 → C. Slattery
86'
Ryan McGowan🟨
Yellow Card
88'
E. Longelo⚽
Normal Goal → R. Charles-Cook
89'
R. Charles-CookšŸ”„
Substitution 5 → I. Said

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal1
5Shots off Goal5
14Total Shots12
2Blocked Shots6
9Shots insidebox6
5Shots outsidebox6
9Fouls19
4Corner Kicks5
58Ball Possession42
1Yellow Cards3
1Goalkeeper Saves4
529Total passes389
462Passes accurate310
87Passes %80

Starting Lineups

MotherwellMotherwell1:1

Starting XI

13C. WardG
22J. KoutroumbisD
20E. WattM
77R. Charles-Cook4:1
9A. StamatelopoulosF
16P. McGinnD
12L. FadingerM
21E. JustM
4L. GordonD
18T. MaswanhiseM
2S. O'DonnellD

LivingstonLivingston1:1

Starting XI

28J. PriorG
26C. MontanoD
7M. SusohoM
17S. MayM
39T. YengiF
27D. WilsonD
25M. Tait3:2
8S. PittmanM
19D. FinlaysonD
15L. Smith4:3
40S. Lawal2:4

Head-to-Head

šŸ“ˆ Team Form & Statistics

Motherwell
Motherwell
Form: D-D-W-W-D
Livingston
Livingston
Form: L-L-D-D-L
Record
4 W
3 D
3 L
•
0 W
4 D
6 L
Goals Per Game
1.4
Scored
vs
0.9
Scored
1.2
Conceded
vs
1.8
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
40%
Clean Sheets
10%
BTTS
60%
BTTS
70%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.2
Away:1.6
Conceded
Home:1.2
Away:1.2
Scored
Home:1.0
Away:0.8
Conceded
Home:1.8
Away:1.8

⚔ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1527
Average
1464
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1598
↑ Momentum (+71)
1436
↓ Momentum (-29)
Expected Outcome
40%
Home Win
32%
Draw
28%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1513
Attack
1428
1557
Defence
1463
Recent Form
1527
Attack
1444
1627
Defence
1468
Post-Match Changes
+7
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

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Motherwell vs Livingston: Home Advantage vs Bottom Battle
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.75
Expected Value:+5.0%

Alright folks, let's get down to business! We've got Motherwell sitting pretty in 3rd place with 22 points, hosting the basement boys Livingston who are rock bottom with just 8 points. This looks like a mismatch on paper, but football's not played on paper, is it? Motherwell's been solid lately - they held league leaders Hearts to a 0-0 draw, smashed Hibernian 2-0, and even picked up a 3-1 win at Kilmarnock. Their only hiccup was that surprising 1-4 cup loss to ST Mirren, but they bounced back nicely. The Steelmen are averaging 1.40 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 40% of their matches. Livingston, well, they're having a tough time of it. No wins in their last 10 games, just 4 draws to show for their efforts. They did manage to fight back for draws against Falkirk and Hibernian, showing they've got some spirit. But away from home? Zero wins this season, scoring less than a goal per game while leaking nearly two. Here's the kicker though - these two met just back in October, and Motherwell won 2-1. That's been the story of this fixture - Motherwell dominates, especially at home where they're 100% against Livingston. But Livingston has been finding the net recently, scoring in 70% of their last 10 games. Motherwell's home defense isn't exactly Fort Knox either - they're conceding 1.20 goals per game at home. With Livingston fighting for every point and Motherwell likely to score, I'm seeing both teams getting on the scoresheet here. The stats back this up - both teams have scored in 60% of Motherwell's recent games and 70% of Livingston's. At 1.75 for BTTS Yes, that looks like decent value to me!

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Goal Fest Expected at Fir Park!
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.75
Expected Value:+22.5%

Alright folks, The Big O is here to bring you the goods, and I'm seeing nothing but net in this Scottish Premiership clash! Motherwell, sitting pretty in 3rd place, hosts the league's bottom side Livingston, and the numbers are screaming goals galore. Let's talk about Motherwell first. They've been averaging 1.40 goals per game, and while their home scoring dips slightly to 1.20, they've still been finding the net consistently. Look at their recent results - a 3-1 win over Kilmarnock, a 2-0 victory against Hibernian, and even in defeat they managed 2 goals against Celtic. The Steelmen have been involved in some proper goal fests, with both teams scoring in 60% of their recent matches. Now for Livingston, and oh boy, their defense is more generous than Santa at Christmas! They're shipping goals at an alarming rate - 1.80 per game overall and 1.83 on their travels. They've kept just ONE clean sheet in their last ten matches! But here's the thing for us Over lovers - they're still managing to score themselves, with both teams finding the net in 70% of their recent games. Recent away results show 1-2, 1-1, 2-2, 1-2 - plenty of goal action for our betting pleasure! The head-to-head record is absolutely mouth-watering from my perspective. Six of the last eight meetings have gone Over 2.5 goals, and both teams have scored in six of those eight encounters. The recent H2H scores read like a goal scorer's dream: 2-1, 2-1, 4-1, 3-1, 3-1. Motherwell has a perfect home record against Livingston too, which should give them the confidence to attack. Livingston's away form is particularly concerning for their fans but music to my ears - zero wins in their last six away trips, conceding nearly two goals per game while still managing to score themselves. This is exactly the kind of matchup that gets The Big O excited! With both teams showing such high BTTS percentages and the historical goal-fests between these sides, I'm expecting another entertaining affair with plenty of goalmouth action. The stats don't lie here - this has all the ingredients for a proper goal bonanza!

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Can Livingston Shock the Odds at Fir Park?
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:5.00
Expected Value:+10.0%

Hello fellow underdog enthusiasts! Today we're looking at a classic David vs Goliath scenario in the Scottish Premiership, and my heart is already racing with excitement for the little guys! Motherwell sits comfortably in 3rd place with 22 points, while Livingston finds themselves at the bottom of the table with just 8 points. On paper, this looks like a straightforward home win, but that's exactly why I'm here - to sniff out the hidden value that everyone else is missing! Let's talk about Livingston's recent form. Yes, they haven't won in their last 10 games, but they've shown real resilience with 4 draws during that period. More importantly, their away form shows they can compete on the road - 3 draws in their last 6 away trips, including creditable 1-1 draws against Falkirk (6th place) and Dundee United (8th place). They even took Hibernian (5th place) to a 2-2 draw at home recently! Motherwell, despite their lofty position, haven't been dominant at home recently. They've drawn 2 of their last 3 matches overall, including a goalless stalemate against league leaders Heart Of Midlothian. Their home record shows they're beatable too - that surprising 1-4 loss to St Mirren in the League Cup shows they can be vulnerable. Now, I know what you're thinking - the head-to-head record shows Motherwell has won every single home meeting against Livingston. But records are made to be broken, and that's where we find our value! At 5.00 odds, the bookmakers are essentially saying Livingston has only a 20% chance of winning. I believe those odds are slightly inflated due to Livingston's league position rather than their actual ability to compete. The goal expectancy data suggests this could be a tight affair (Home 1.52, Away 1.02), which perfectly suits an underdog looking to spring a surprise. Livingston has shown they can keep things tight against better teams, and in a low-scoring game, one moment of brilliance or one defensive error could be all it takes. This is exactly the type of bet that makes my underdog heart sing - overlooked, underestimated, but with just enough fighting spirit to make those big odds pay off!

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Motherwell's Wisdom vs Livingston's Struggles
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.67
Expected Value:+8.6%

Hmmm, much to ponder in this encounter. The force of form flows strongly through Motherwell, while Livingston drifts in the currents of struggle. In the grand tapestry of the league, Motherwell sits third with 22 points, having lost but twice in fourteen journeys. Livingston, alas, finds themselves at the bottom with merely 8 points, their path marked by but one victory. Recent battles reveal the truth of their current states. Motherwell has shown resilience, holding the league leaders Heart Of Midlothian to a 0-0 stalemate, then conquering Hibernian 2-0 on their home ground. Their 3-1 victory at Kilmarnock demonstrates their ability to strike when opportunity presents itself. Yet even the wise must learn from defeat, as their 1-4 home loss to ST Mirren in the League Cup teaches humility. Livingston's recent tale is one of draws and defeats. Ten games have passed without a single victory, though they have found the strength to share points four times. A narrow 0-1 loss to Aberdeen, a 1-2 defeat at Rangers, and a 1-1 draw with Falkirk show they can compete, but the final breakthrough eludes them. Their previous meeting with Motherwell ended 1-2 at home, continuing a pattern of near-misses. The ancient records of their encounters speak volumes. Eight times they have met, and six times Motherwell has emerged victorious. On their home ground, Motherwell has never been defeated by Livingston - four meetings, four victories. The recent clashes have all ended in Motherwell's favor: 2-1, 2-1, 4-1, 3-1, and 3-1. In the realm of statistics, Motherwell wields greater power. They average 1.40 goals per game to Livingston's 0.90, while conceding fewer (1.20 vs 1.80). Their possession mastery (59.9% vs 46.9%) and shooting accuracy (11.5 shots vs 9.7) suggest they control the flow of battle. At home, Motherwell scores 1.20 goals per game, while Livingston manages only 0.83 on their travels. Remember, young padawan: form is temporary, but class is eternal. Livingston may find the net, as they have in 70% of their recent games, but Motherwell's superior quality and home advantage should prevail.

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Motherwell to sink struggling Livingston
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.67
Expected Value:+3.5%

Right then, let's have a proper look at this Scottish Premiership clash between Motherwell and Livingston. The gulf between these two sides is absolutely massive right now, and I'm not just talking about their positions in the table. Motherwell are sitting pretty in 3rd place with 22 points, and they've been playing some decent stuff lately. They've only lost twice all season, and recent results show they can mix it with the big boys - that 0-0 draw against league leaders Hearts was proper stuff. At home, they've been solid as a rock, keeping clean sheets against Hibernian (2-0) and Dundee United (2-0). Yeah, they had a blip in the League Cup with a 1-4 home loss to St Mirren, but in the league, they mean business. Now Livingston... blimey, where do I start? They're rock bottom of the table with just 8 points from 14 games, and here's the killer stat - they haven't won a single game in their last 10 matches. Not one! Their away form is absolutely shocking too - 0 wins from their last 6 away trips, scoring less than a goal per game while shipping nearly two. They did manage a couple of draws recently, but when you're getting beat by Aberdeen and Rangers, you know you're in trouble. The head-to-head tells us everything we need to know really. Motherwell have won 6 out of 8 meetings, and get this - they've got a 100% home record against Livingston. Four games, four wins. The last time they met, Motherwell went to Livingston's patch and won 2-1, so they know how to get the job done. Looking at the stats, Motherwell average 1.2 goals at home while Livingston concede 1.83 on their travels. The numbers don't lie - Livingston's defence is about as sturdy as a paper umbrella in a hurricane. The bookies have Motherwell at 1.67, which seems about right to me. I'd say there's about a 60-65% chance of a home win here. Livingston are just too poor away from home, and Motherwell are too good at their place right now. Key Points: • Motherwell are 3rd in the table, Livingston are bottom • Livingston haven't won in 10 games (0W, 4D, 6L) • Motherwell have 100% home record vs Livingston (4-0-0) • Livingston concede 1.83 goals per away game • Motherwell kept clean sheets in last two home league games The Verdict: This looks pretty straightforward to me. Motherwell should have too much quality for a Livingston side that's completely lost their way. The home advantage, the H2H record, and the massive difference in form all point one way.

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Mathematical Value Found in Motherwell vs Livingston Clash
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.67
Expected Value:+16.9%
Confidence:75

Let's cut through the noise and look at the cold, hard numbers here. Motherwell sit third in the table with 22 points from 14 games, while Livingston languish at the bottom with just 8 points. That's not just a gap - it's a chasm of 14 points that tells a story about two teams operating in different universes right now. Motherwell's recent form shows a solid 1.50 points per game over their last 10 matches, including impressive results like a 2-0 win over Hibernian and a 3-1 victory at Kilmarnock. They've kept four clean sheets in that period and average 1.4 goals scored per game. Most importantly, they've already beaten Livingston 2-1 away from home this season. Now for Livingston - and this is where the value really jumps out. They haven't won a single game in their last 10 matches. Zero wins. Their away form is particularly dire: 0% win rate on the road this season, averaging just 0.83 goals scored while conceding 1.83 per away game. They've managed only 4 draws in those 10 games, which tells you they're not even competing effectively. The head-to-head record is brutal for Livingston. Motherwell have won 6 of the 8 meetings, and crucially, they're 4-0-0 at home against Livingston. That's a 100% home record in this fixture. The bookmakers have Motherwell at 1.67, implying about 60% probability. But when you factor in Livingston's complete inability to win games, their dreadful away form, and Motherwell's historical dominance at home in this fixture, I calculate the true probability closer to 70%. The goal expectancy model shows Motherwell at 1.52 goals vs Livingston's 1.02, which aligns perfectly with the season-long patterns. Livingston's defense has been porous on the road, and their attack has been virtually non-existent. This isn't just a home win - this is a mathematically sound value proposition where the odds compilers have underestimated the probability based on recent form and historical dominance.

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