Dundee United vs Livingston prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on May 12, 2026
In the 37th round of the Scottish Premiership relegation group on May 12, 2026, Dundee United and Livingston will face off. The visitors may surprise again.
Dundee United vs Livingston: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Dundee surprised last season by snatching fourth place from Aberdeen despite being level on points. However, in the Conference League, the Scots were knocked out by their second opponent, Rapid Vienna. Domestically and in the cup, they lost in the quarterfinals to modest Falkirk, and finished the first part of the Premiership season in the lower half of the table, even after improving in the spring. After thrashing Dundee, they then lost to both Kilmarnock and Aberdeen.
The team from West Lothian is a true "yo-yo" of Scottish football. In 2024, they were relegated to the Championship again, and once again were the best there. Now, they are by far the main outsiders of the competition. Lately, however, they have started taking points from opponents more often and even beat St Mirren. Then came a draw with Aberdeen, but they lost to Dundee.
The hosts currently average 1.33 goals scored per match, but concede even more – 1.64. For the newcomer-outsider, the stats are as expected: 1.08 goals scored and 1.97 conceded per game.
Previous matches: Dundee United vs Livingston
Dundee United have won three of the last five head-to-head encounters, including both of the two most recent, with just one loss.
Against this opponent, especially at home, they should aim for maximum points. We believe in a home victory (odds – 1.68).
Dundee United vs Livingston: Key Stats and Trends
- Dundee United have lost their last two matches
- 56% of Dundee United's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.97
- Livingston have recorded their second win since August
- 67% of Livingston's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.06
Dundee United vs Livingston: Probable Lineups
Dundee United play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Richards - Graham, Yovu, Cleall-Harding - Shevel, Ferry, Ageyi, Strain - Fata, Sapsford - Watters
Livingston play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Prior - Montaño, Wilson, Finlayson - Fati, Silla, Arfield, Kerr - Smith, May - Nouble
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Scottish Premiership table