St Johnstone vs Livingston betting tips: Scottish Premiership preview, predictions and odds

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Five of the last six meetings between these two have produced an away win, the other a goalless draw. Livingston have only lost one of their last six visits to Perth.

Under 2.5 goals is 2/5.

Draw and under 2.5 goals is 12/5. 

Match preview

Livingston FC v Celtic FC – Cinch Scottish Premiership LIVINGSTON, SCOTLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Livingston manager David Martindale celebrates at full time during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Livingston FC and Celtic FC at Almondvale Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Livingston, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Can St Johnstone continue their survival push?

Last time out, the Saints enjoyed a vital victory, coming from behind to beat Motherwell 2-1 with Callum Hendry bagging a brace, the latter coming in stoppage time.

So, Callum Davidson’s men have only lost three of their last ten Premiership games, amassing 13 points in this period.

At a minimum, St Johnstone need to make sure they finish above the Dee, looking for back-to-back wins, something they last achieved in March 2021.

Livingston meanwhile were one of the pre-season favourites for relegation but continue to punch above their weight.

Although, David Martindale’s men come into this one following back-to-back defeats, 3-1 against Celtic and 2-0 away at Hearts.

Nevertheless, Livi are still sixth in the table, but need points to secure a third successive top six place.

The Lions won 3-0 at McDiarmid Park in October but are unlikely to have things all their own way this time.

St Johnstone team news

St Johnstone v Galatasaray – UEFA Europa Conference League – Third Qualifying Round – Second Leg – McDiarmid Park St Johnstone players celebrate after Galatasaray goalkeeper Ismail Cipe (not pictured) scores an own goal during the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round, second leg match at McDiarmid Park, Perth. Picture date: Thursday August 12, 2021. (Photo by Steve Welsh/PA Images via Getty Images)

The hosts are getting key players back from injury, namely goalkeeper Zander Clark, right-wing-back Shaun Rooney and midfielder Murray Davidson.

On the other hand, Craig Bryson, David Wotherspoon and star centre-forward Chris Kane are all still out.

So, they’ll once again look to Callum Hendry for goals, partnered by Nadir Çiftçi.

Livingston team news

Livingston v Sunderland – Pre Season Friendly LIVINGSTON, SCOTLAND – JULY 12: A general view during a pre-season friendly match between Livingston FC and Sunderland AFC at the Almondvale Stadium on July 12, 2017 in Livingston, Scotland. (Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images)

For Livingston, top-scorer Bruce Anderson will return up front, if fit, with Joel Nouble dropping to the bench, where he’ll find Sebastian Soto.

Scott Pittman, Jason Holt and Stephane Omeonga continue to form a more than solid midfield trio.

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