There was a time when Celtic returned from the World Cup break when it appeared that they were struggling to rediscover their relentless domestic form up until November. However, on the back of five victories and clean sheets, there is no longer any doubt, Ange Postecoglou’s side ensuring that they remain nine points clear of Rangers.
The form of their Glasgow rivals may have helped in keeping Celtic on track, although they had to rely on two second-half goals to prevail at Dundee United on Sunday. With no European football to look forward to, Celtic can focus on trying to win the treble, and they only face one away fixture in four matches before they play Rangers in the League Cup final on February 26.
Still boasting a perfect home record in the league, no-one will expect Celtic to falter over the coming weeks, yet they are facing a team in form on Wednesday. Since suffering back-to-back defeats on December 21 and December 24, Livingston have put together a six-match unbeaten streak in all competitions
As well as progressing in the Scottish Cup, nine points from five games in the league have ensured that they hold a two-point advantage in fourth spot.
Match Details:
- Match: Celtic vs Livingston
- Date: 2 February 2023
- Time: 1:15 am
- Venue: Celtic Park
Celtic vs Livingston Prediction
We say: Celtic 3-0 Livingston
With that in mind, we expect Celtic to cruise to a comfortable win, keeping a clean sheet in the process. Our tipster partners are predicting over 2.5 goals.
Celtic vs Livingston Head-To-Head
- Celtic have 22 wins from their last 31 matches against Livingston. Two matches ended in a win for Wednesday’s visitors, while seven games finished all square.
- Their most recent meeting came in December 2022 when Celtic claimed a 2-1 victory on home turf.
- Livingston are on a six-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. They have also won their last three away games, scoring two goals or more on each occasion.
- Celtic are on a 13-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. They have won each of their last five competitive fixtures, scoring two or more goals and keeping a clean sheet in each win.
- Celtic have led at halftime in each of their last six home games in all competitions.
- Five of Livingston’s last seven competitive fixtures have produced less than three goals.
Celtic vs Livingston Live Stream Time
This match will start from 1:15 am
Celtic vs Livingston Date
This match will take place on 2 February 2023
Celtic vs Livingston Team News
Given the three-day turnaround, Postecoglou will almost certainly look to rotate some of his Celtic players for this contest.
Matt O’Riley and David Turnbull could both come back into the midfield, while Daizen Maeda is in contention of a recall in the final third.
Yuki Kobayashi may also return in the middle of the backline, although Carl Starfelt could keep his spot given Livingston’s position in the table.
Jack Fitzwater’s place in the centre of defence is dependent on the level of interest in his signature before Tuesday’s deadline.
Ayo Obileye is on standby to take his spot if a transfer takes materialises, and it may prove to be the only alteration.
Celtic vs Livingston Lineups
Celtic:
Hart; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Starfelt, Taylor; O’Riley, McGregor, Turnbull; Abada, Furuhashi, Maeda
Livingston:
George; Devlin, Fitzwater, Boyes, Penrice; Omeonga, Se.Kelly, Pittman; Bradley, Anderson, St.Kelly
Celtic vs Livingston Odds
- Celtic FC are undefeated at HT in their last 30 home league games
- In their last 55 games in Premiership, Celtic FC have recorded 54 undefeated encounters
- Celtic FC are unbeaten in all of their last 30 home matches in Premiership
Celtic vs Livingston Stats
- Celtic 92.15%
- Livingston 1.69%
- Draw 6.16%
Celtic vs Livingston Tips
Tip 1 – Celtic to win
Tip 2 – Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 – Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 – Celtic to score 2+ goals
Tip 5 – Celtic to win both halves
Celtic vs Livingston Betting Trends
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Celtic win with a probability of 92.16%. A draw has a probability of 6.2% and a win for Livingston has a probability of 1.69%.
The most likely scoreline for a Celtic win is 3-0 with a probability of 15.37%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 2-0 (13.59%) and 4-0 (13.03%). The likeliest drawn scoreline is 1-1 (2.83%), while for a Livingston win it is 0-1 (0.83%).
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Celtic vs Livingston Who Will Win
Celtic vs Livingston a great match to watch, Celtic will win.