- Aberdeen have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between the sides (D2, L0).
- Livingston have won none of the same 5 games.
- Aberdeen FC have won only 1 and lost 4 of their last 5 games (D0).
Both teams set up to frustrate
The Aberdeen FC vs FC Livingston prediction for Saturday’s game sees Aberdeen come in as favorites at 1.84 with their visitors priced as 4.1 long shots, but we think it may pay to take the money on the visitors and cover our bets with a draw.
The Dons ended a losing streak with a 1-0 win at home to Raith Rovers in the Scottish FA Cup only 48 hours ago and they need to improve quickly to avoid the Premiership relegation zone.
Peter Leven has only recently been appointed as head coach, but he looks to be an astute choice as he has already begun to install a sophisticated multi-dimensional tactical system that is built upon a solid structure in build-up and a flexible system of pressing.
Aberdeen like to get the ball wide when they can, but they are equally comfortable going through the middle of the field with a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation that allows them to play patient soccer, rotate the players and apply calibrated pressure to restrict opponents’ creativity.
Livingston are an entirely different animal and one that will not suit Saturday’s opponents at all. David Martindale has stuck to his pragmatic and organised approach since taking charge in 2020, getting men behind the ball in a compact 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 and looking to frustrate their opponents with structured blocks.
It is a game of chess and the West Lothian outfit are not afraid to sit back and let the game come to them before springing up with a direct counter-attack or waiting for their set-pieces, which they like to use as a weapon.
This Aberdeen FC vs FC Livingston preview highlights the contrasting tactical approaches that could define the outcome of the game.
Livingston will make this a tough game
Leven’s men have a great record in this fixture with 3 wins and 2 draws from the last five meetings and their home advantage should see them win through, but our Aberdeen FC vs FC Livingston betting tips suggest taking the visitors to make a game of it.
Livingston have failed to win any of their 11 away games in the Premiership this season, but have drawn four of them and should be a tough nut to crack here. They have also failed to win any of their last three visits to Pittodrie and that’s why we’re going to cover our bet on the away side with a tie.
Aberdeen are 8th in the table with 25 points from 22 games, while Livingston are rock bottom with just 10 points from 21. The home side are in the worse form, but the Aberdeen FC vs FC Livingston prediction is for another tight game between these clubs and the odds of 1.95 on over 2.5 goals look like a good wager as both sides can contribute to the match flow in their own way.
