Livingston vs Celtic Prediction: Dominant performance expected from Celtic

Celtic resume their quest for the Scottish Premiership title with an away fixture against Livingston, knowing that any drop in performance on the artificial turf could prove costly ahead of a crucial derby match against Rangers at Ibrox next weekend. Now, let's analyze the previews and explore potential betting opportunities.

Livingston will be eager to bounce back from a disappointing 3-0 defeat in their last Premiership fixture against Hibernian. Despite managing 43% possession and 9 attempts on goal, with 3 on target, Livingston were unable to find the back of the net. Conversely, Hibernian capitalized on their chances, registering 14 shots at goal, with 4 on target, resulting in goals from Jordan Obita (5'), Myziane Maolida (7'), and Adam Le Fondre (22').

The statistics reveal that Livingston's defense has been breached in 5 of their previous 6 matches, conceding a total of 14 goals during that period. Additionally, Livingston faces a challenging task ahead, as they have not secured a victory against Celtic in their last 7 league encounters.

Celtic enters the upcoming clash on the back of a convincing 3-1 victory against St Johnstone in their last Premiership outing. Dominating possession with 74%, Celtic showcased their attacking prowess with 21 attempts on goal, 9 of which found the target. Kyogo Furuhashi (40'), Nicolas Kühn (46'), and James Forrest (68') were all on target for Celtic, while St Johnstone managed only 6 attempts at goal, with 2 on target, resulting in a solitary goal by Connor Smith (81').

Celtic's clinical finishing has been evident in their recent matches, as they have scored a total of 18 goals in their last 6 clashes, averaging an impressive 3 goals per game during this period. Additionally, Celtic holds a favorable record against Livingston in away fixtures, having remained unbeaten in their last 3 encounters in the league.

Celtic will approach this match with a sense of urgency, considering the pressure to defend their title. Livingston, currently positioned below expectations, are unlikely to pose a significant threat in this encounter. As a result, Celtic will be eager to secure a decisive victory. Given the imperative need for a win for Celtic, I anticipate them dominating proceedings and emerging victorious with a comfortable margin.