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Scottish Premiership | Gameweek 8
Oct 7, 2023 at 3pm UK
Tony Macaroni Arena
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Livingston
2 - 0
Motherwell

Anderson (53'), Kelly (62' pen.)
Holt (90+3')
FT(HT: 0-0)

Spencer (69'), Wilkinson (90+4'), Casey (90+4')
Miller (45+1')

Preview: Livingston vs. Motherwell - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between Livingston and Motherwell, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Livingston will be hosting Motherwell on Saturday in their latest Scottish Premiership match, with both teams currently struggling for form.

With the hosts sat just above the relegation zone there is plenty of pressure on them to turn things around, while the Steelmen could break into the top four with a victory.


Match preview

Livingston's Mikey Devlin and Jason Holt on August 12, 2023© Reuters

Livingston have had a difficult start to the 2023-24 season winning only one of their seven matches in the Scottish Premiership to this point, leaving them sat just above the relegation zone.

It is only goal difference that is keeping them in that spot, though, adding a lot of pressure onto each performance until they can turn things around.

The Lions have failed to win a single match at home this season in the league, which is something that they need to change if they are hoping to begin progressing up the division.

Livingston are without a victory in any competition across their past five matches, with the confidence in the team struggling at the moment.

A big problem has been the defensive performances as the Lions have conceded 12 goals, with no team having let in more than them at this point in time.

Motherwell's Kevin van Veen celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal on April 22, 2023© Reuters

The visitors will be aiming to exploit that, although away from home they have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just twice on the road to this point.

Despite that, Motherwell will head into this match as the favorites simply due to their league position as they are currently in fifth place.

A victory could lead to them breaking into the top four if other results go in their favour, but they will need a stronger performance than they have shown as of late.

The Steelmen are without a win in any competition for their previous three outings, although each of those results took place against teams above them.

Now Motherwell have the chance to change their fortunes and get back on track when it comes to their league form, but with three wins and losses along with one draw consistency has proven to be an issue.

Livingston Scottish Premiership form:


Livingston form (all competitions):


Motherwell Scottish Premiership form:


Motherwell form (all competitions):



Team News

The strike partnership of Frank Nouble and Bruce Anderson is likely going to be the strike partnership for Livingston in this match, with both men looking to fire the Lions into victory.

Mikey Devlin was unavailable once again in their last match due to injury, and after a trio of matches on the sidelines, his availability is questionable.

Blair Spittal found the back of the net for Motherwell at the weekend against Celtic, and while that goal did not lead to a victory for the Steelmen, he should feature in the starting lineup once again.

However, the visitors will likely be without a trio of players as Calum Butcher, Mika Biereth and Jon Obika have all been dealing with injuries.


Livingston possible starting lineup:
George; De Lucas, Obileye, Kelly; Brandon, Holt, Shinnie, Penrice; Pittman, Nouble; Anderson

Motherwell possible starting lineup:
Kelly; Casey, Mugabi, McGinley; O'Donnell, Paton, Slattery, Miller, Spencer; Shaw, Bair


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We say: Livingston 0-2 Motherwell

Motherwell might be struggling for goals in away games, but Livingston's issues defensively could lead to the visitors changing that.

The Steelmen will head into the game as favourites, and if they are able to perform to their best then they would be expected to take all three points.



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