FootyMAD's Livingston match preview

Last updated : 23 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Livingston v Glasgow Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Livingston at Almondvale Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Victory has been gained on 4 of the 5 previous occassions for The Bhoys.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2004, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sun 11 AprLivingston1 - 3CelticSFAC
2003/2004Sun 29 FebCeltic5 - 1LivingstonSPL
2003/2004Sat 06 DecLivingston0 - 2CelticSPL
2003/2004Sat 30 AugCeltic5 - 1LivingstonSPL
2002/2003Sun 09 FebCeltic2 - 1LivingstonSPL
2002/2003Sun 24 NovLivingston0 - 2CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 01 SepCeltic2 - 0LivingstonSPL

Recent respective form guides

Livingston have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Livi in those games, with 7 conceded.

The The Bhoys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Bhoys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 13 goals for and 11 against.

Livingston see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 9 points from their 9 games played so far, Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 9 games giving them a return of 25 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Livingston6222668
Celtic640218712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Livingston. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Livingston5 games since last home draw.
Celtic4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.