Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(21) 8 Goals 27 (43)
(11) 7 Assists 14 (30)
(6.4) 6.4 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
29.5 Average Age 26.3
184 Average Height (cm) 181.2
(0.7) 0.7 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(49%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 50% (47%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(0.9) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

Livingston
Hearts
No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Odeluga Offiah Out 6.43
Liam Boyce Doubtful 6.51
Cameron Devlin Doubtful 6.46
Jorge Grant Doubtful 6.67

Team News

Livingston
Hearts
  • Davie Martindale named just one change to the Livingston team that saw their midweek match with St Johnstone end in a goalless stalemate, before they fell to a 3-1 defeat to Motherwell at Fir Park on Saturday to conclude 2023.
  • Shamal George had previously replaced Jack Hamilton between the sticks. Ayo Obileye, Mikey Devlin and Michael Nottingham retained their places in defence. James Penrice, Jason Holt and goalscorer Scott Pittman continued in midfield.
  • The only alteration from the Saints stalemate saw Cristian Montaño take Andrew Shinnie's place to start at right wing-back against Motherwell. That meant Bruce Anderson supported Joel Nouble and Kurtis Guthrie in attack.
  • Hearts boss Steven Naismith made three changes after the Jambos left it late to win the Edinburgh derby by a sole goal at Easter Road against Hibernian, before a disappointing 2-2 draw with Ross County at Tynecastle on Saturday afternoon.
  • Craig Halkett joined Kye Rowles and Frankie Kent in the Hearts' back three, replacing Stephen Kingsley. Beni Baningime made way for Alex Lowry to accompany Calem Nieuwenhof and Aidan Denholm in midfield.
  • In attack, Kyosuke Tagawa was given the chance to partner Lawrence Shankland at Alan Forrest's expense. Kenneth Vargas, who netted the winner against Livi in the reverse fixture, came off the bench to score on Saturday against the Staggies.

Prediction

  • Livingston, who have lost three of their last four Scottish Premiership matches, host a Hearts team that has won three of their last four.
  • The Lions lost ground in their basement battle, as Motherwell moved seven points clear of bottom spot as they beat Livingston to arrest their rotten recent run that saw them go 15 league games without a victory. Livi have played two matches more than Ross County, who they trail by six points, and are seven points behind their other relegation rivals so need to pick up points soon.
  • Hearts, on the other hand, ended 2023 sat in third spot and hope that's where they'll finish come May. The Jambos battled back from two goals down against Ross County in their last game, but their performance was one that reflected a comedown after such a meaningful result in the Edinburgh derby. The men in maroon will hope to start 2024 as they mean to go on, with a victory here.
  • Livingston were 10 minutes from picking up a point against Hearts at Tynecastle in November. However, the visitors would settle for a similar story and scoreline against the hosts here.
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