- FC Livingston have failed to win their last two home matches (D1, L1).
- Dundee United FC are coming off their best result of the season, a 2-1 home win over Celtic.
- Both teams have been involved in a number of cagey ties in recent years with the last five Premiership encounters producing one win each and three ties.
Livingston to test the Arbroath club
FC Livingston’s last five games have seen them win none, draw one and lose four as the West Lothian side continue to struggle in the top flight. David Martindale’s team have failed to make the most of their home advantage this season with four defeats, two ties and a solitary win in seven Premiership matches at the Tony Macaroni Arena.
For a detailed analysis, our FC Livingston vs Dundee United FC preview provides key insights into how both teams have set up this season. Livingston are a classic counter-attacking side and set up in a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1, depending on the game state, which are compact enough to keep their shape. They are very disciplined, have patience in the buildup and look to hurt teams on the counter-attack or from set-pieces. Tete Yengi has scored two of Livingston’s last three goals and has been a key man in recent weeks, while Jeremy Bokila tops the team’s goal-scoring charts with five from 16 Premiership appearances - an average strike-rate.
This FC Livingston vs Dundee United FC prediction comes at a time when Dundee United FC enter this game off the back of an excellent 2-1 home win over title-chasing Celtic, with Jim Goodwin’s men now having produced three ties, one win and one defeat in their last five. The Dundee United side have been in mixed form on the road in the Premiership this season, winning one, tying five and losing two of their eight away matches. They are a high-tempo side who play with flying wing-backs in a 3-4-3 and press high to cause overloads and create space in behind.
If you are looking for advice on the outcome, the FC Livingston vs Dundee United FC betting tips suggest a close encounter based on recent performances and tactical setups.
