Livingston vs Celtic: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Livingston vs Celtic
• Date: Saturday, 27 December 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: The Home of the Set Fare Arena

Livingston will be looking to turn their fortunes around after a string of losses, but facing a Celtic side that's shown they can bounce back from defeat will be a tough challenge. The home side might find some hope in their draw against Dundee, suggesting they can hold their own against mid-table teams. However, Celtic's recent wins against strong opposition like Aberdeen and Hibs indicate they have the firepower to exploit Livingston's defensive frailties.

Celtic's predicted 3-4-2-1 formation should give them the edge in midfield, allowing them to control the game's tempo and create scoring opportunities. Livingston's 3-4-1-2 setup could be effective in counter-attacks, but their recent form suggests they might struggle to convert chances. Expect Celtic to dominate possession and ultimately secure a victory, though Livingston might make it a closer contest than their recent results suggest.

Livingston's recent form has been poor, with four losses in their last five games, including a 0-1 defeat to St Mirren in their latest outing. The only positive result was a 2-2 draw against Dundee at home, which might give them a glimmer of hope. However, the string of losses, particularly the heavy 0-3 defeat to Motherwell, indicates a team low on confidence and struggling to find their rhythm.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs St. Mirren (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Dundee (H)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Motherwell (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Aberdeen (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Rangers (A)

Celtic have shown resilience in their recent performances, bouncing back from two consecutive losses with a convincing 3-1 win against Aberdeen. Their form has been mixed, with three wins and two losses in their last five games, but the victories against Dundee and Hibs suggest they are capable of performing well against different types of opposition. The team seems to be regaining momentum, which bodes well for their upcoming match against Livingston.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Win: 3-1 vs Aberdeen (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Dundee Utd (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Heart Of Midlothian (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Dundee (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Hibernian (A)

The head-to-head record between Celtic and Livingston shows clear Celtic dominance, with 5 consecutive wins and 15 goals scored against Livingston's 2. The most recent encounter saw Celtic triumph 3-0 at home, while their last visit to Livingston resulted in a 0-3 victory. This pattern suggests that Celtic have consistently found ways to exploit Livingston's defence, making them the favourites in their upcoming match.

Recent Results

• Celtic 3-0 Livingston (23 Aug 2025)

• Livingston 0-3 Celtic (31 Mar 2024)

• Celtic 4-2 Livingston (10 Mar 2024) - FA Cup

• Celtic 2-0 Livingston (23 Dec 2023)

• Livingston 0-3 Celtic (23 Sep 2023)

• Shane Blaney (Muscle) – Out

• Adam Montgomery (Calf) – Out

• Cameron Kerr (Ankle) – Out

• Aidan Denholm (Hamstring) – Out

• Jota (Knee) - Out

• Alistair Johnston (Hamstring) - Out

• Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles) - Doubt

• Callum Osmand (Hamstring) - Out

• Kelechi Iheanacho (Hamstring) - Out

• Marcelo Saracchi (Unknown) - Doubt

• Sebastian Tounekti (International duty) - Out

• Michel Balikwisha (International duty) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Prior (GK), Sylla (DF), Wilson (DF), Finlayson (DF), Brenet (MF), Pittman (MF), Tait (MF), Montano (MF), May (AT), Yengi (AT), Bokila (AT)

Livingston's predicted 3-4-1-2 formation will likely see them focus on a solid defensive structure with Sylla, Wilson, and Finlayson at the back. The midfield quartet of Brenet, Pittman, Tait, and Montano will be crucial in transitioning from defense to attack, supporting the attacking trio of May, Yengi, and Bokila.

• Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Ralston (DF), Trusty (DF), Tierney (DF), Hyun-Jun (MF), Engels (MF), McGregor (MF), McCowan (MF), Nygren (AT), Maeda (AT), Kenny (AT)

Celtic's predicted 3-4-2-1 formation should allow them to dominate the midfield with Engels, McGregor, and McCowan, while Hyun-Jun provides width on the flanks. The attacking trio of Nygren, Maeda, and Kenny will be key in breaking down Livingston's defence and capitalising on scoring opportunities.

• May vs Ralston: May's pace and finishing will be tested against Ralston's defensive solidity.

• Montano vs Hyun-Jun: Montano's pace and defensive acumen will be crucial in containing Hyun-Jun's creative play.

• Pittman (Livingston): Pittman's experience and leadership in midfield will be vital for Livingston's performance.

• Kenny (Celtic): Kenny's goal-scoring prowess could be the difference-maker for Celtic in this match.

Livingston vs Celtic at 15:00 GMT on Saturday, 27 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Livingston 1-3 Celtic.

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