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 15 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 51 points. They've earned 9 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 4 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Motherwell, sitting 4th with 54 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Livingston and Motherwell have favored Motherwell, with Motherwell claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). This fixture has generally favored Motherwell in recent years.

In their previous league match against Kilmarnock, Livingston recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Prior, Finlayson, Wilson, Kabongolo, Montano, Tait, Pittman, Sylla, Kerr, Nouble, Muirhead. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Motherwell's last outing came against Hibernian, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 3-4-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Ward, Sparrow, Welsh, McGinn, ODonnell, Priestman, Watt, Maswanhise, Slattery, Fadinger, Just. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

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 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Motherwell's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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