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Hibernian vs Livingston Prediction & Preview

Preview

The Scotland Premiership is gearing up for an enthralling encounter as Hibernian welcome Livingston to the Easter Road Stadium this Saturday, 16th March. As we dive into the 30th round of the competition, both teams are set to battle it out in what promises to be a captivating match at 15:00.

Under the guidance of Nick Montgomery, Hibernian have shown resilience and determination throughout the season. Currently positioned 7th with 35 points, their recent form has been a mix of highs and lows with 2 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws in their last five matches. Their previous game saw them secure a draw against Ross County away from home with a scoreline that ended at an exciting 2-2.

On the other side of the pitch stands Livingston led by David Martindale. Positioned at the bottom of the table (12th) with just 17 points, their journey hasn’t been smooth sailing - reflected in their recent form showing no wins, four losses, and one draw over their last five outings. Their latest match ended in defeat against Celtic away from home with a final score of Celtic 4 - Livingston 2.

Looking back at head-to-head matchups reveals Hibernian's slight edge over Livingston; securing three wins out of their last five encounters - including a narrow victory (0-1) when they last met on December’s frosty evening at Tony Macaroni Arena.

An intriguing aspect to note is both teams' goal-scoring tendencies alongside defensive vulnerabilities; Hibernian averages scoring slightly higher than Livingstone per game but also concedes more goals on average especially when playing at home which could spell opportunities for Livingston despite being away underdogs.

Bet

Given both teams’ current form and historical performances against each other coupled with how they've fared recently in terms of goals scored/conceded – betting on 'Over 2.5' goals seems like an enticing option here. The odds stand attractively at 1.72, indicating there's expected value considering both sides have demonstrated offensive capabilities while simultaneously displaying defensive fragilities that could lead to multiple goal-scoring scenarios during this match-up.