Falkirk vs Livingston prediction and betting tips on October 8, 2024
Championship Scotland
Game Prediction
On October 8, 2024, in Round 7 of the Scottish Championship, Falkirk will face Livingston. Both teams had a strong start to the season, and this head-to-head clash will see each side vying for victory over a potential rival.
Falkirk vs Livingston: Key Stats and Trends
- Falkirk has lost twice in their last three matches.
- Livingston is unbeaten in their last eight matches.
- The most common scoreline between the two clubs is 1-1 (six times).
- Falkirk has scored 27% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
- Livingston has scored 40% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
- Falkirk wins the first half in 43% of their matches, while Livingston wins the first half in 14%.
Our Prediction for Falkirk vs Livingston
"The Bairns" are traditionally strong in cup competitions but have struggled in the league for quite some time. They've been out of the Premiership for several years, spending much of their recent history in League 1. Only last season did they secure promotion by confidently winning the division. Livingston, on the other hand, ended their short stint in the Scottish Premiership last season by finishing bottom with just 25 points, resulting in relegation.
As is often the case after relegation, many key players left the team. Obileye moved to Changzhou Mighty Lions, and Sangare joined Bellinzona. Midfield leader Holt is now with St Johnstone. The club has rebuilt mostly with free agents and loan deals, such as bringing in goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga on loan from Liverpool, who had previously gained experience with St Patrick's Athletic in Ireland.
Falkirk, fresh from promotion, began well in both cup and league formats but hit a slump in September, exiting the Challenge Cup and losing consecutively in both the League Cup and the Championship. However, they bounced back with a 2-0 win over Ayr United in their most recent match. Livingston also suffered a key defeat in the League Cup to Spartans but remains unbeaten in the Championship, though they've had a few too many draws, including a stalemate with Partick Thistle.
Falkirk vs Livingston: Predicted Lineups
Falkirk (probable lineup): Hogarth – McKay, Henderson, Graham, Adams – Tait, Spencer, Yeats – Ross, McKenna, Agyeman
Livingston (probable lineup): Prior – Clarke, Nottingham, McGowan, Finlayson – Brandon, Kelly, Pittman – Smith, Muirhead, May
Head to Head: Falkirk vs Livingston
The last two encounters between these sides both ended in draws, though they were played back in the 2018-2019 seasons.
Free Prediction Today for Falkirk vs Livingston
It seems unlikely that the visitors will end their unbeaten run in this match. A bet on Livingston not to lose (odds of 1.89) appears to be a solid choice.