Celtic vs Livingston Prediction: Celtic can’t afford to drop points anymore

Celtic is eager to return to the winning column this Saturday after experiencing back-to-back losses in the Scottish Premiership. They are set to face Livingston, a team currently positioned at the bottom of the table, having won only two matches this season.

Celtic - WWLWL

Celtic's firm control of the Scottish Premiership has faced a setback in recent weeks due to consecutive defeats against Kilmarnock and Hearts. These losses have allowed the teams in pursuit to narrow the gap, with Celtic now holding only a two-point lead over Rangers, who also have a game in hand.

In their latest match, Celtic suffered a 2-0 defeat against Hearts, marked by first-half goals from Lawrence Shankland and Stephen Kingsley. It's worth noting that in their previous encounter with Livingston, Celtic secured a 3-0 victory, providing a source of confidence for the team.

Livingston - LLLDL

Livingston aims to reverse their fortunes in the upcoming match after suffering a defeat against Aberdeen in their last Premiership game. A notable trend in recent Livingston matches has been the consistency of at least one side keeping a clean sheet. Reviewing their last six encounters reveals that this has occurred in all six instances. Throughout these matches, opposing teams have collectively scored 6 goals, while Livingston has failed to find the net.

As they approach the upcoming fixture, Livingston faces the challenge of not having secured a win away from home in their last seven league matches.

Expert Betting Tips

Despite recent poor results, Celtic views the upcoming match against Livingston as an opportune fixture to regain momentum and maintain their position at the top of the Scottish Premiership. The attacking prowess of the Hoops is expected to be formidable, potentially overpowering the Lions, who, nevertheless, aim to present a resilient challenge. As a result, a comfortable 3-0 victory for the hosts is anticipated in this matchup.