Livingston vs Motherwell Prediction & Betting Tips

Livingston vs Motherwell Match Preview

Livingston host Motherwell on Saturday in a battle between two sides desperate for defensive improvement. Both have been unpredictable in recent weeks, often combining attacking effort with costly errors at the back. The pattern points towards an open contest where scoring at both ends looks likely.

Livingston’s Attack Clicks but Defence Cracks

Livingston remain tough to read. They took a point away at Dundee United earlier this month but collapsed 4-0 at Hibernian in their last outing. At home, their recent matches have been entertaining. They lost narrowly to Rangers after conceding late and edged Dundee FC 3-2 earlier in September.

While the Lions are capable of troubling most sides in attack, their defence leaks far too often. They have conceded in every match shown, though they also managed to score in four of those five games. That trend suggests another end-to-end encounter could be on the cards.

Motherwell’s Attack Delivers but Defence Keeps Failing

Motherwell’s form swings sharply between control and chaos. They suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Falkirk last time out after scoring twice at Celtic but still losing 3-2. Earlier, they looked more balanced in a 2-0 win over Aberdeen.

Away from home, the Steelmen are usually competitive. They shared points in Dundee (1-1) and showed attacking intent even in defeats. Scoring has not been their issue; keeping clean sheets remains their main obstacle as they have conceded in four straight league games.

Smart Insights by LeagueLane®

• Both teams scored in 4 of Livingston’s last 5 matches.
• Motherwell scored in 5 consecutive league fixtures.
• The last five H2H meetings saw goals for both sides.
• Motherwell won 4 of the last 5 encounters, with each side scoring at least once.
• Livingston failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six games.

Livingston vs Motherwell Prediction

Both Teams to Score is the standout pick based on recent patterns from both sides. Livingston’s attack continues to find breakthroughs even when results go against them, while Motherwell’s front line has produced goals in every recent outing.

Neither defence inspires confidence. Motherwell tend to leave gaps when pushing forward, and Livingston’s back line struggles against pace and movement. A high-energy match with exchanges at both ends feels inevitable.

The matchup history also leans towards open contests. Given both sides’ current balance between attacking energy and defensive lapses, a 1-1 draw fits the most recurring scenario for these teams.

Arun- October 23, 2025

Livingston vs Motherwell Betting Tips

Both Teams to Score

OK

1.67 Odds

1-1 at Full-time

OK

6.50 Odds