On Saturday, December thirteenth, Livingston will host Dundee in their arena as part of the seventeenth round of the Scottish Premier League. A tense fight is expected, the probable outcome of which is discussed in the proposed forecast.
“Livingstone”
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The Lions are at the very bottom – in 12th place in the championship standings. The gap from the two closest rivals is 4 points, with one match in hand. After a home draw with Hibernian (2:2), they signed an away match with Falkirk (1:1). After that, only defeats began. Livingston lost away to Rangers (1:2) and Motherwell (0:3), and between these games at home they lost to Aberdeen (0:1).
“Dundee”
Dundee is in penultimate 11th place in the Premiership standings, behind its closest rival in terms of additional indicators after 16 matches played. He lost without a chance in the home match against the Rangers (0:3). Then the “dark blues” lost away to Hibernian (0:2) and Celtic (0:1), and between these games they defeated St. Mirren (3:1) at home. In the last round they were weaker at home than Aberdeen (1:3).
Statistical Facts
- Livingston is in a deep crisis, having failed to win any of its last fourteen matches. During this period, the team drew four times and suffered ten defeats.
- Five of Livingston’s seven recent matches have been high-scoring, with a total of over 2.5 goals per game.
- At home, the team is also experiencing a significant decline: in the last six games at home, Livingston drew only once and lost five times.
- Dundee dominate head-to-head matches, winning their last four matches in a row against Livingston.
- That being said, Dundee’s current form raises serious concerns. The team has lost six of its last seven matches, winning just one.
- Five of Dundee’s seven recent matches have also been over 2.5 goals, highlighting their vulnerable defence.
- Dundee’s away record is disastrously low. The team is winless in eight consecutive away matches, drawing twice and losing six times, including defeats in the last six away matches.
Forecast
Both teams have been looking very lackluster lately, scoring few goals. The upcoming fight will most likely not be the brightest. A bet on a smaller total looks tempting.