MX23RW : Sunday, November 24 06:15:59| >> :300:86500:86500:
Aberdeen logo
Celtic logo
Dundee logo
Dundee United
Hearts logo
Hibs logo
Kilmarnock logo
Motherwell logo
Rangers logo
Ross County
St Johnstone logo
St Mirren logo
Motherwell logo
Scottish Premiership | Gameweek 21
Dec 30, 2023 at 3pm UK
Fir Park
Livingston logo

Motherwell
3 - 1
Livingston

Spittal (14'), Bair (19', 35')
Biereth (45'), Spencer (59'), Mugabi (71'), Slattery (84')
FT(HT: 3-1)
Pittman (23')
Devlin (39'), Holt (43'), Anderson (86')

The Match

Preview

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between Motherwell and Livingston, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Form, Standings, Stats

Last Game: Motherwell 0-2 Rangers
Sunday, December 24 at 12pm in Scottish Premiership
Last Game: Livingston 0-0 St Johnstone
Wednesday, December 27 at 7.45pm in Scottish Premiership

We said: Motherwell 1-0 Livingston

This is a true six-pointer for both teams at this stage in the season, and because of how much it means to each club it will likely be a closely contested fixture. Motherwell will be the favourites considering the lack of goals that Livingston have they should be able to take all three points. Read more.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Motherwell win with a probability of 48.76%. A win for Livingston had a probability of 26.63% and a draw had a probability of 24.6%.

The most likely scoreline for a Motherwell win was 1-0 with a probability of 10.26%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-1 (9.49%) and 2-0 (8.35%). The likeliest Livingston win was 0-1 (7.17%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (11.66%). The actual scoreline of 3-1 was predicted with a 5.1% likelihood. Our team at Sports Mole and our data analysis both correctly predicted that Motherwell would win this match.

Result
MotherwellDrawLivingston
48.76% (-0.193 -0.19) 24.61% (-0.153 -0.15) 26.63% (0.352 0.35)
Both teams to score 54.55% (0.80099999999999 0.8)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
52.16% (0.911 0.91)47.84% (-0.905 -0.91)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
29.98% (0.834 0.83)70.02% (-0.82799999999999 -0.83)
Motherwell Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
80.33% (0.283 0.28)19.67% (-0.278 -0.28)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
48.35% (0.455 0.45)51.65% (-0.44799999999999 -0.45)
Livingston Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
67.9% (0.765 0.77)32.1% (-0.759 -0.76)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
31.43% (0.858 0.86)68.57% (-0.851 -0.85)
Score Analysis
    Motherwell 48.76%
    Livingston 26.63%
    Draw 24.61%
MotherwellDrawLivingston
1-0 @ 10.26% (-0.3 -0.3)
2-1 @ 9.49% (0.0070000000000014 0.01)
2-0 @ 8.35% (-0.169 -0.17)
3-1 @ 5.14% (0.048 0.05)
3-0 @ 4.53% (-0.052 -0.05)
3-2 @ 2.92% (0.087 0.09)
4-1 @ 2.09% (0.038 0.04)
4-0 @ 1.84% (-0.0049999999999999 -0)
4-2 @ 1.19% (0.045 0.04)
Other @ 2.95%
Total : 48.76%
1-1 @ 11.66% (-0.09 -0.09)
0-0 @ 6.31% (-0.241 -0.24)
2-2 @ 5.39% (0.115 0.11)
3-3 @ 1.11% (0.055 0.05)
Other @ 0.14%
Total : 24.61%
0-1 @ 7.17% (-0.12 -0.12)
1-2 @ 6.63% (0.084000000000001 0.08)
0-2 @ 4.08% (0.016999999999999 0.02)
1-3 @ 2.51% (0.083 0.08)
2-3 @ 2.04% (0.085 0.08)
0-3 @ 1.54% (0.038 0.04)
Other @ 2.65%
Total : 26.63%

How you voted: Motherwell vs Livingston

Motherwell
83.3%
Draw
16.7%
Livingston
0.0%
6
Head to Head
Oct 7, 2023 3pm
Gameweek 8
Livingston
2-0
Motherwell
Anderson (53'), Kelly (62' pen.)
Holt (90+3')

Spencer (69'), Wilkinson (90+4'), Casey (90+4')
Miller (45+1')
May 24, 2023 7.45pm
Gameweek 37
Livingston
1-1
Motherwell
Shinnie (83')
Montano (69'), Devlin (89')
George (43')
Van Veen (3')
Goss (57')
Apr 8, 2023 3pm
Gameweek 31
Motherwell
3-0
Livingston
Van Veen (9', 33'), Johnston (34')
Jan 2, 2023 3pm
Aug 20, 2022 3pm
Gameweek 4
Motherwell
1-0
Livingston
Van Veen (68' pen.)
Morris (61')

Bahamboula (74')
Bahamboula (77')
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
6pm
Vikings
@
Bears
6pm
Lions
@
Colts
6pm
Patriots
@
Dolphins
6pm
Buccaneers
@
Giants
6pm
Chiefs
@
Panthers
6pm
Titans
@
Texans
6pm
Cowboys
@
Washington
9.05pm
Broncos
@
Raiders
9.25pm
49ers
@
Packers
9.25pm
Cardinals
@
Seahawks
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Celtic1211103543134
2Aberdeen12101125121331
3RangersRangers12723179823
4Dundee UnitedDundee Utd135531914520
5Motherwell126151616019
6St Mirren145361923-418
7Dundee134362225-315
8Ross County143651222-1015
9St Johnstone144191727-1013
10Kilmarnock133371526-1112
11Hearts142391524-99
12Hibernian131571222-108


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!