Aberdeen vs Livingston: Match Preview, Predictions, Team News & Lineups

The upcoming Scottish Premiership clash sees Aberdeen facing Livingston, both teams desperate for crucial points. Aberdeen, traditionally competitive, have performed poorly recently. They are currently seeking to break a six-match winless streak. Conversely, Livingston languishes at the bottom, with no victories in their last 22 league matches.

Aberdeen’s Struggles in the League

Aberdeen started the season poorly. They managed only one win in their first 11 games across all competitions. This solitary victory came against lower-division Greenock Morton. Following this rough patch, the team stabilized somewhat, winning seven of their next 14 matches.

However, Aberdeen slipped back into a slump after their mid-December win over Kilmarnock. The Dons lost six matches and drew just one in their following seven fixtures. The team’s management faced challenges, culminating in the dismissal of coach Jimmy Thelin. Peter Leven has taken over on an interim basis, leading the team to a recent victory against Raith Rovers in the Scottish FA Cup.

Current Form and Lineup

• Aberdeen’s last six league results: L, L, L, L, D, L
• Aberdeen’s overall performance: W, L, L, L, L, D
• Injuries: Kristers Tobers, Gavin Molloy, and Liam Morrison are unavailable.
• Possible lineup: Mitov; Devlin, Knoester, Milne, Gyamfi; Cameron, Clarkson; Milanovic, Armstrong, Polvara; Nisbet

Livingston’s Long Winless Streak

Livingston has had a dismal run in the league, securing just one win from 22 matches. Their record includes eight draws and 13 losses, totaling only 11 points. They currently sit eight points away from safety.

Despite a promising start in the Scottish League Cup, Livingston’s league form has been alarming. They began with a victory against Falkirk but have failed to secure a win since that match. A deeper dive into their performance shows an urgent need for improvement to avoid relegation threats.

Livingston’s Challenges and Prospects

• Livingston’s last six league results: D, D, L, L, L, L
• Livingston’s overall performance: D, D, D, L, L, L
• Injuries: Aidan Denholm and Adam Montgomery are sidelined.
• Possible lineup: Prior; Brenet, Finlayson, McGowan, Montano; Susoho, Tait; Smith, Arfield, McLennan; Muirhead

Match Prediction

Given Aberdeen’s home advantage and Livingston’s ongoing struggles, the match is expected to favor the hosts. Despite their own recent issues, Aberdeen is favored to claim their first league win in seven attempts.

The predicted outcome? Aberdeen could secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Livingston, continuing the visitors’ difficulty in securing wins in the league.