Livingston vs Motherwell: match statistics
Motherwell are displaying significantly better form, averaging 2.6 points per match in their last five games compared to Livingston's mere 0.6. The visitors sit in 4th place with a record of 10 wins, 10 draws, and only 3 losses, while the hosts are in 12th position with just a single win all season. Livingston have an alarming home record with 55% losses, 0% clean sheets, and concede an average of 1.91 goals per match. Motherwell have won four of their last five matches, conceding only one goal, highlighting their excellent defensive shape. The disparity in quality and form strongly favors the visitors, although Motherwell's tendency to draw away matches (64%) may slightly curb their advantage.
Livingston vs Motherwell: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Livingston played Motherwell in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Livingston: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Motherwell: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Livingston scores 1.04 and concedes 2.09 goals per match. Motherwell scores 1.52 and concedes 0.74. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Livingston 70%, Motherwell 43%. Over 2.5: Livingston 65%, Motherwell 35%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Motherwell has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.20. Livingston: 9.9 shots per match, Motherwell: 12.7.
Match halves
Livingston: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.52. Motherwell: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.87.
Goals by minute
Livingston: 76-90+ (7 goals). Motherwell: 16-30 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premiership: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 50%.
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
Motherwell are displaying significantly better form, averaging 2.6 points per match in their last five games compared to Livingston's mere 0.6. The visitors sit in 4th place with a record of 10 wins, 10 draws, and only 3 losses, while the hosts are in 12th position with just a single win all season. Livingston have an alarming home record with 55% losses, 0% clean sheets, and concede an average of 1.91 goals per match. Motherwell have won four of their last five matches, conceding only one goal, highlighting their excellent defensive shape. The disparity in quality and form strongly favors the visitors, although Motherwell's tendency to draw away matches (64%) may slightly curb their advantage.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Livingston | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.32 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Motherwell is 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Livingston · 2 pts / match - Motherwell
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.
Motherwell is 46% better for: goals scored per match.
1.04 goals / match - Livingston · 1.52 goals / match - Motherwell
Motherwell is 182% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.09 goals / match - Livingston · 0.74 goals / match - Motherwell
Livingston scores in 70% of matches (16 of 23 matches), while Motherwell keeps a clean sheet in 52% (12 of 23 matches).
Motherwell scores in 78% of matches (18 of 23 matches), while Livingston keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Livingston
Over / Under - Motherwell
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Motherwell is 85% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.96 pts / match - Livingston · 1.78 pts / match - Motherwell
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Livingston - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 4%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Motherwell - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Livingston
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Livingston | Liga | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.13 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 49% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 49% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 4% | 29% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 74% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 79% | • 78% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): Livingston 0 - 0 - 2 Motherwell. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Livingston vs Motherwell?
The Premiership match finished Livingston 0:2 Motherwell. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Livingston and Motherwell?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Livingston won 0, Motherwell won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Livingston vs Motherwell?
Livingston score 1.04 goals per game on average and Motherwell 1.52. The Premiership average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Livingston's matches and 43% of Motherwell's.
What form are Livingston and Motherwell in?
Over the last 5 games Livingston have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Motherwell 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Livingston vs Motherwell?
The statistical background for Livingston vs Motherwell — 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.