12 December 2020 at 15:00

Referee: J. Beaton

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

ST Johnstone2wins
3draws10 meetings
Livingston5wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.4

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (41%) — the odds may underestimate Livingston.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.2%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 43.0%Draw 31.2%Away 31.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.253.102.90
Max2.383.273.32
Over 2.5: 40.0%Under 2.5: 65.4%
Market favourite:ST Johnstone · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market40.9%29.8%29.3%
Public market40.5%28.0%31.4%
Δ0.4%1.7%2.1%

ST Johnstone vs Livingston — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Livingston
Result vs. Market: ST Johnstone (43%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ST JohnstoneHalf-time:00Livingston
10Shots7
3Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
11/05/24Livingston2–1St Johnstone2.87/3.07/2.64
02/03/24St Johnstone1–1Livingston2.34/3.25/3.19
27/12/23Livingston0–0St Johnstone2.34/3.16/3.24
30/09/23St Johnstone1–1Livingston2.57/3.20/2.88
28/05/23St Johnstone2–0Livingston2.20/3.11/3.39
15/04/23Livingston2–0St Johnstone2.22/3.23/3.44
14/01/23St Johnstone2–4Livingston2.41/3.12/3.21
15/10/22Livingston1–0St Johnstone2.01/3.22/4.17
01/02/22Livingston1–2St Johnstone2.19/2.94/3.90
16/10/21St Johnstone0–3Livingston1.84/3.34/4.75

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: ST Johnstone

W 250D 203L 330
Over 2.542
Goals scored811

Away Record: Livingston

W 113D 114L 216
Over 2.550
Goals scored471

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Livingston defeated ST Johnstone 2:1. The match was played in Premiership 2020. Goals were scored by J. Guthrie 48′, C. Kane 54′, S. Robinson 65′. 4 yellow cards were shown. ST Johnstone had 63% possession while Livingston held 37%. ST Johnstone had 10 shots (3 on target) compared to 7 (4 on target) for Livingston. ST Johnstone made 4 substitutions, Livingston made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between ST Johnstone and Livingston — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

ST Johnstone
Livingston
Kick Off
Half Time
46′
M. PoplatnikS. Tiffoney
48′
J. Guthrie

assist: J. Mullin

Chris Kane52′
C. Kane

assist: D. Wotherspoon

54′
55′
S. TiffoneyS. Robinson
62′
A. ForrestC. Brown
65′
S. Robinson

assist: J. Mullin

S. MayG. Melamed
68′
C. KaneC. Hendry
68′
J. KerrS. Rooney
72′
77′
J. MullinJ. Holt
C. BrysonM. Davidson
84′
89′Marvin Bartley
Full Time

Match Statistics

ST Johnstone had 63% possession against Livingston's 37%. ST Johnstone registered 10 shots (3 on target) while Livingston managed 7 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 4–3. Fouls committed: 14–16.

3Shots on Goal4
5Shots off Goal1
10Total Shots7
2Blocked Shots2
8Shots insidebox5
2Shots outsidebox2
14Fouls16
4Corner Kicks3
1Offsides1
63%Ball Possession37%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
466Total passes269
307Passes accurate127
66%Passes %47%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, ST Johnstone have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Livingston show 0 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

ST Johnstone

WWWWDD

Livingston

LDLDDD

ST Johnstone vs Livingston Head to Head Results

ST Johnstone and Livingston have met 23 times — ST Johnstone won 8, Livingston won 8, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. A combined 47 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.04 per match (21 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (30%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Livingston are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–4 in 2023.

8

ST Johnstone

7

Drawn

8

Livingston

Goals: 21Goals: 26

Recent Meetings (23)

11 May 2024Livingston2 – 1ST Johnstone
2 Mar 2024ST Johnstone1 – 1Livingston
27 Dec 2023Livingston0 – 0ST Johnstone
30 Sept 2023ST Johnstone1 – 1Livingston
28 May 2023ST Johnstone2 – 0Livingston
15 Apr 2023Livingston2 – 0ST Johnstone
14 Jan 2023ST Johnstone2 – 4Livingston
15 Oct 2022Livingston1 – 0ST Johnstone
7 May 2022Livingston1 – 1ST Johnstone
2 Apr 2022ST Johnstone1 – 0Livingston
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026