Livingston vs Falkirk: Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Livingston vs Falkirk in the Premiership on match day 2. Stats, odds, predictions, and line-ups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Livingston vs Falkirk

• Date: Saturday, 09 August 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Tony Macaroni Arena

Livingston’s 2-2 draw at Kilmarnock in game week 1 showcased their attacking threat, with goals from R. Muirhead and S. Pittman, but defensive lapses allowed Kilmarnock to score twice. Falkirk’s 2-2 home draw against Dundee United, with goals from D. Tait and E. Ross, highlighted their resilience and attacking potential. Both teams’ ability to score twice in game week 1 suggests an open, competitive match, but Livingston’s home advantage and recent promotion momentum could give them a slight edge.

Match Prediction: Livingston 2-1 Falkirk

Livingston’s return to the Premiership after a playoff-winning 2024/25 season in the Championship was marked by a 2-2 draw at Kilmarnock, where they dominated possession (64%) and showed attacking flair through R. Muirhead and S. Pittman. Their three League Cup wins in July 2025 add to their confidence, but defensive improvements are needed to secure a home win against Falkirk.

Recent Results:

• (D) 2-2 vs Kilmarnock (02 Aug 2025, Premiership)

• (W) League Cup group stage (3 wins, July 2025)

Falkirk, back in the Premiership after winning the Championship title in 2024/25 following promotion from League One in 2023/24, earned a 2-2 draw against Dundee United in game week 1, with E. Ross and D. Tait scoring. Their League Cup form (three wins, one draw) underlines their attacking threat, but defensive discipline will be key against Livingston’s potent attack at Tony Macaroni Arena.

Recent Results:

• (D) 2-2 vs Dundee United (03 Aug 2025, Premiership)

• (W) League Cup group stage (3 wins, July 2025)

• Livingston 1-0 Falkirk (16 Jul 2022, League Cup)

• Falkirk 1-1 Livingston (29 Jan 2019, Championship)

• Livingston 2-0 Falkirk (25 Nov 2018, Championship)

• Falkirk 0-1 Livingston (15 Sep 2018, Championship)

Livingston have won three of the last four meetings, with one draw, giving them a slight edge. Their 2022 League Cup victory and Championship dominance in 2018/19 suggest they can handle Falkirk, though recent competitive matches indicate a tight contest.

• Cammy Kerr (Unknown injury) - Out

• Adam Montgomery (Yellow card, game week 1) - Available

• Daniel Finlayson (Yellow card, game week 1) - Available

• Keelan Adams (Yellow card, game week 1) - Available

• Brian Graham (Yellow card, game week 1) - Available

4-3-3: Prior; Finlayson, McGowan, Wilson, Montgomery; Tait, Sylla, Pittman; Carey, Muirhead, Winter

Livingston’s 4-3-3 setup, as used against Kilmarnock, focuses on midfield control with Tait, Sylla, and Pittman, while Muirhead and Winter exploit wide areas. They’ll aim to dominate possession at home and use set pieces to challenge Falkirk’s defence.

4-2-3-1: Bain; Adams, Neilson, Henderson, McCann; Spencer, Tait; Miller, Arfield, Ross; Graham

Falkirk’s 4-2-3-1, seen against Dundee United, emphasises defensive solidity with Spencer and Tait anchoring midfield, while Ross and Graham lead counter-attacks. They’ll aim to stay compact and exploit transitions against Livingston.

• Robbie Muirhead (Livingston) vs Liam Henderson (Falkirk): Muirhead’s goal-scoring threat, shown in his penalty against Kilmarnock, will test Henderson’s defensive resilience.

• Scott Pittman (Livingston) vs Dylan Tait (Falkirk): This midfield battle will dictate the game’s tempo, with Pittman’s energy facing Tait’s creativity.

• Robbie Muirhead (Livingston): His goal and assist in game week 1 make him Livingston’s key attacker.

• Ethan Ross (Falkirk): His crucial equaliser against Dundee United highlights his match-winning potential.

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