21 August 2021 at 14:00

12
Full Time
Referee: C. Napier

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

Motherwell dominates

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

Livingston1wins
1draws10 meetings
Motherwell8wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.9

Average goals per game

60%

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 Motherwell.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.6%

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 43.8%Draw 31.1%Away 30.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.253.103.20
Max2.353.303.33
Over 2.5: 43.5%Under 2.5: 62.1%
Market favourite:Livingston · 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 market41.2%29.8%29.1%
Public market41.9%28.6%29.5%
Δ0.8%1.2%0.4%

Livingston vs Motherwell — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Motherwell
Result vs. Market: Livingston (44%)

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.

LivingstonHalf-time:10Motherwell
13Shots15
3Shots on target6

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
31/01/26Livingston0–2Motherwell4.33/3.60/1.76
06/12/25Motherwell3–0Livingston1.66/3.75/4.75
25/10/25Livingston1–2Motherwell3.17/3.47/2.17
04/05/24Motherwell4–1Livingston1.65/3.89/5.34
28/02/24Livingston1–3Motherwell2.74/3.30/2.57
30/12/23Motherwell3–1Livingston1.98/3.36/3.99
07/10/23Livingston2–0Motherwell2.81/3.20/2.63
08/04/23Motherwell3–0Livingston2.16/3.29/3.52
02/01/23Livingston1–1Motherwell2.66/3.31/2.69
20/08/22Motherwell1–0Livingston2.39/3.05/3.27

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: Livingston

W 113D 114L 216
Over 2.550
Goals scored471

Away Record: Motherwell

W 411D 275L 505
Over 2.551
Goals scored1489

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Motherwell defeated Livingston 2:1. The match was played in Premiership 2021. Goals were scored by A. Forrest 38′, T. Watt 48′, L. Grimshaw 79′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Livingston had 63% possession while Motherwell held 37%. Livingston had 13 shots (3 on target) compared to 15 (6 on target) for Motherwell. Livingston made 3 substitutions, Motherwell made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Livingston and Motherwell — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Livingston
Motherwell
Kick Off
C. SibbaldA. Shinnie
30′
A. Forrest

assist: B. Anderson

38′
Half Time
48′
T. Watt

assist: J. Ojala

O. BaileyS. Kelly
60′
62′Liam David Grimshaw
79′
L. Grimshaw
A. ObileyeJ. Hamilton
84′
84′
J. AmaluzorN. McGinley
90′
K. WooleryD. O'Connor
Full Time

Match Statistics

Livingston had 63% possession against Motherwell's 37%. Livingston registered 13 shots (3 on target) while Motherwell managed 15 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 4–8. Fouls committed: 14–13.

3Shots on Goal6
7Shots off Goal3
13Total Shots15
3Blocked Shots6
10Shots insidebox14
3Shots outsidebox1
14Fouls13
4Corner Kicks8
0Offsides1
63%Ball Possession37%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves2
408Total passes236
304Passes accurate147
75%Passes %62%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Livingston have recorded 0 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats. Motherwell show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Livingston

LDLDDD

Motherwell

LLDLLW

Livingston vs Motherwell Head to Head Results

Livingston and Motherwell have met 25 times — Livingston won 3, Motherwell won 16, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. Motherwell leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 25 meetings. A combined 68 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.72 per match (22 for the home side, 46 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Motherwell are currently unbeaten in the last 7 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2024.

3

Livingston

6

Drawn

16

Motherwell

Goals: 22Goals: 46

Recent Meetings (25)

31 Jan 2026Livingston0 – 2Motherwell
6 Dec 2025Motherwell3 – 0Livingston
25 Oct 2025Livingston1 – 2Motherwell
6 Jul 2024Motherwell2 – 1Livingston
4 May 2024Motherwell4 – 1Livingston
28 Feb 2024Livingston1 – 3Motherwell
30 Dec 2023Motherwell3 – 1Livingston
7 Oct 2023Livingston2 – 0Motherwell
24 May 2023Livingston1 – 1Motherwell
8 Apr 2023Motherwell3 – 0Livingston
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026