Celtic vs Livingston: match statistics
Celtic definitely dominates this clash in every statistical aspect. The hosts win 75% of matches at home, scoring an average of 2.25 goals per match while conceding just 0.67, and their goal difference in home games stands at +19. Livingston presents catastrophic away form with 0% wins, 67% losses, and an average of 2.25 goals conceded per match, with only 0.75 scored. The difference in possession quality (71% vs 45%) and shot efficiency (7.58 vs 3 on target per match) further highlights Celtic's advantage. The recent form of both teams (Celtic: WWWDD vs Livingston: LLLDD) and the massive difference in xG (2.35 vs 1.08) unequivocally point to a certain victory for the hosts.
Celtic vs Livingston: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Celtic played against Livingston in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on February 11, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Celtic has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Livingston has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Celtic scores 1.79 goals per game and allows 0.96. Livingston scores 1.00 and allows 2.08. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Celtic's games and 68% of Livingston's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 64%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Celtic has the higher season xG average, 1.88 to 1.18 per game. Celtic takes 16.3 shots per game, while Livingston takes 9.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Celtic leads at halftime in 54% of its games and scores 0.92 goals per game after halftime. Livingston leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.52 after halftime.
When the teams score
Celtic's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Livingston, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Celtic definitely dominates this clash in every statistical aspect. The hosts win 75% of matches at home, scoring an average of 2.25 goals per match while conceding just 0.67, and their goal difference in home games stands at +19. Livingston presents catastrophic away form with 0% wins, 67% losses, and an average of 2.25 goals conceded per match, with only 0.75 scored. The difference in possession quality (71% vs 45%) and shot efficiency (7.58 vs 3 on target per match) further highlights Celtic's advantage. The recent form of both teams (Celtic: WWWDD vs Livingston: LLLDD) and the massive difference in xG (2.35 vs 1.08) unequivocally point to a certain victory for the hosts.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Celtic | Livingston | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Celtic is 400% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Celtic · 0.4 pts / game - Livingston
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Celtic is 79% better for: goals scored per game.
1.79 goals / game - Celtic · 1 goals / game - Livingston
Celtic is 117% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.96 goals / game - Celtic · 2.08 goals / game - Livingston
Celtic scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Livingston keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 25 meczów).
Livingston scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 50% (12 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Celtic
Over / Under - Livingston
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Celtic is 123% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.96 pts / game - Celtic · 0.88 pts / game - Livingston
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Celtic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 54% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Livingston - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 4%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Celtic
Livingston
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Celtic | Liga | Livingston | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.75 | 2.58 | ▲ 3.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 47% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 49% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 30% | ▼ 4% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 73% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 78% | ▲ 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Celtic's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Livingston. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Celtic vs Livingston?
The Premiership match finished Celtic 2:1 Livingston. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Celtic and Livingston?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Celtic won 2, Livingston won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Celtic vs Livingston?
Celtic score 1.79 goals per game on average and Livingston 1.00. The Premiership average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Celtic's matches and 68% of Livingston's.
What form are Celtic and Livingston in?
Over the last 5 games Celtic have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Livingston 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Celtic vs Livingston?
The statistical background for Celtic vs Livingston — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.