Dundee Utd vs Livingston – After defeating Motherwell 1-2 in the Premiership, Dundee United will be looking for a repeat of that performance.
Dundee United enjoyed 54% of the game’s possession and 5 of its 9 shots on goal were successful. Jamie McGrath (71′) and Ilmari Niskanen (63′) scored goals for Dundee United.
Motherwell, on the other hand, had 22 shots on goal, with 8 of them being successful. Motherwell’s goal came from Kevin van Veen (22′).
Dundee United has been giving goals out very frequently lately, but they have also managed to score goals for themselves.
The analysis of Dundee United’s past six games reveal that, in addition to having their goal violated in six of those contests, they also managed to score in five of those contests. Though it’s possible the pattern won’t continue throughout the game.
According to their past performances, Dundee United has lost all five of their league games vs Livingston. They have won all two of their previous league home games.
Following a 2-0 Premiership victory over St. Johnstone in their last game, Livingston enters this contest. Livingston had 47% of the game’s possession and 12 shots, of which 5 were on goal.
Joel Nouble and Stephen Kelly scored for Livingston in the 23rd and 38th minutes, respectively. St Johnstone made 11 attempts on goal for their rivals, only two of which were successful.
The numbers don’t lie, as Livingston has allowed 12 goals in its last 6 games while being scored against in 5 of those games. Livingston’s defense hasn’t exactly been that strong.
According to the form guide going into this game, Livingston had won both of their previous away league games against Dundee United. In their last four league games, they have failed to win on the road.
Dundee Utd vs Livingston – Betting Analysis
Looking at their most recent head-to-head matches, which date back to October 27, 2021, reveals that Dundee United has won one and Livingston has won three, with two games being drawn.
12 goals were scored overall between them in these matches, with 5 coming from The Tangerines and 7 from Livi Lions. 2 goals have been scored on average per game.
Premiership Match Day 17 between these clubs took place on March 8, 2023, and ended in a Livingston vs. Dundee United score.
Livingston owned 64% of the ball during that contest and 4 of its 17 shots on goal were successful. Steven Bradley (13′) was the only member of their team to register a goal.
One of the five shots on goal for Dundee United was successful. In the 59th second, Aziz Behich scored. Matthew MacDermid served as the referee.
For Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin, Peter Pawlett (hamstring injury) and Dylan Levitt (knee injury) are both out.
Mark Birighitti, Loick Ayina, Charles Mulgrew, Scott McMann, Kieran Freeman, Ian Harkes, Craig Sibbald, Aziz Behich, Ilmari Niskanen, Jamie McGrath, and Steven Fletcher should all likely start for The Tangerines this time in a 3-4-2-1 system.
There is only one fitness issue that Livingston manager David Martindale must deal with out of a mostly full-strength group. Tom Parkes won’t be playing because of a knee injury.
Shamal George, Nicky Devlin, Morgan Boyes, Jack Fitzwater, Cristian Montano, Jason Holt, Stephen Kelly, Andrew Shinnie, Steven Bradley, Bruce Anderson, and Joel Nouble are likely to start for Livi Lions in a 4-3-3 formation.
In order to score goals against this Dundee United club, who we believe should score the decisive goal that ends the game, Livingston will have to work very hard.
What are the top odds for this match?
Looking at the betting prices for the match on the WDW market, the win for Dundee United is best priced at 2.38, backing a draw is 3.38 and selecting the winning team to be Livingston gets you 3. Those are the best of the market prices being offered as of now.
Dundee Utd vs Livingston – Head -to- Head
Our Prediction: Home Win or Draw
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