Premiership· Season 2025
Match Summary
Dundee Utd and Livingston drew 0:0. The match was played in Premiership 2025. 6 yellow cards were shown. Dundee Utd had 48% possession while Livingston held 52%. Dundee Utd had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 14 (3 on target) for Livingston. Expected goals: Dundee Utd 1.42 — Livingston 0.89. Dundee Utd made 5 substitutions, Livingston made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty cancelled (Joshua Zimmerman 86′).
Match Events
Key match events between Dundee Utd and Livingston — 0 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Dundee Utd had 48% possession against Livingston's 52%. Dundee Utd registered 15 shots (5 on target) while Livingston managed 14 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 7–8. Fouls committed: 14–12.
Lineups
Dundee Utd lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation under Jim Goodwin, while Livingston deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Marvin Bartley.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Dundee Utd is 6.76, compared to 6.75 for Livingston. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Dundee Utd's highest-rated starter is W. Ferry (7.51), while Livingston's best-rated player is J. Prior (7.00).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Dundee Utd have contributed 17 goals and 13 assists this season, led by Z. Sapsford (9G). Livingston's starters account for 23 goals and 17 assists, spearheaded by L. Smith (7G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Dundee Utd deploy 3 defenders rated 6.70 on average, against Livingston's 3-man backline averaging 6.73. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Dundee Utd field 4 midfielders averaging 6.98, versus Livingston's 6 rated 6.73. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Dundee Utd start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.56, compared to 1 for Livingston averaging 6.67. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 73% for Dundee Utd and 73% for Livingston. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Dundee Utd's starters have collected 36 yellow cards this season, compared to 53 for Livingston. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Dundee Utd's starting XI is 26.5 (youngest: S. Cleall-Harding (19), oldest: J. Russell (35)), while Livingston average 27.6 (youngest: M. Tait (20), oldest: C. Montano (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Dundee Utd's starters average 22 league appearances each, versus 30 for Livingston. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Jim Goodwin
Substitutes
Coach: Marvin Bartley
Rivalry since 2017
Dundee Utd vs Livingston Head to Head Results· 18
Dundee Utd and Livingston have met 18 times — Dundee Utd won 7, Livingston won 8, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Livingston leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 18 meetings. A combined 46 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.56 per match (25 for the home side, 21 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Dundee Utd are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2026.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Dundee Utd have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Livingston show 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Match Prediction
Statistical tip
Double chance: Dundee Utd or draw
Bookmaker Odds
Best price
Dundee Utd
1.74
Pinnacle
Draw
4.25
Pinnacle
Livingston
4.60
Unibet
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
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Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.2
Average goals per game
30%
Games with 3+ goals
60%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (33%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (56%) — the odds may underestimate Livingston.
Market Summary
Margin: 7.5%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.66 | 4.00 | 4.50 |
| Max | 1.66 | 4.00 | 4.50 |
Result vs. Market
Result differed from market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Dundee Utd
Away Record: Livingston
Data: football-data.co.uk
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 17 May 2026