Livingston vs Motherwell: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Livingston prepare to host Motherwell on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee McLean , this SCOTLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Livingston, currently 12th in the standings with 12 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 45 points. They've earned 7 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 14 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Motherwell, sitting 4th with 47 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Livingston and Motherwell have favored Motherwell, with Motherwell claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Over the past few seasons, Motherwell have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Dundee, Livingston recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Prior, McGowan, Wilson, Kabongolo, Montano, Tait, Danso, Pittman, Finlayson, Muirhead, Smith. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Motherwell's last outing came against Aberdeen, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Ward, Longelo, Welsh, McGinn, Sparrow, Watt, Priestman, Slattery, Just, Said, Maswanhise. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Livingston are expected to maintain their 4-3-3 structure, while Motherwell are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Livingston's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Motherwell's games average 1.9 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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