- Team form: FC Livingston has won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Recent run: Aberdeen FC has won 2 of their last 2 fixtures.
- Head-to-head: Aberdeen FC has won 3 and drawn 2 of the last 5 head-to-head matches across all competitions.
Livingston looking to disrupt the Dons
Aberdeen FC are currently 2nd in the Scottish Premiership - Relegation Round 2026 table with 36 points from 34 games while FC Livingston are 6th with 19 points after the same number of matches. Aberdeen FC are the slight favorites at 2.39 and Livingston are 2.93.
FC Livingston’s form has been mixed over the past few weeks, they drew 2-2 at home to Hearts, then lost 3-2 away to Dundee United, before grabbing a vital 2-0 away win over Saint Mirren. Marvin Bartley’s team are a pragmatic unit that tries to stay compact, marking tightly and hoping to catch teams on the counter with quick transitions.
Livingston has won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches, while Aberdeen has won 2 of their last 2 matches.
Aberdeen FC looking to hold onto second place
Stephen Robinson has quickly impressed in the Aberdeen dugout, implementing a clear, structured and disciplined approach to this side, who have looked much better defensively since his arrival. Aberdeen’s build-up is more shape-orientated and they are a little more methodical when they press, which allows them to control the tempo of games better.
Who will come out on top?
Tactical battle
This game could be a bit of a chess match, with Livingston looking to frustrate the Dons, sit deep in a low block and try to catch them on the break. Aberdeen will try to break down the home side, but will be wary of their speedy counter-attack.
Recent history and prediction
Livingston haven’t won any of their last 2 games at home to Aberdeen FC, who hammered them 6-2 at Pittodrie in the Premiership 2025/2026 just 3 months ago. Both managers are doing an admirable job with a limited squad, but they are under pressure here with relegation implications.
However, I’ll side with the Dons to edge what should be a close game.
Goals on the cards at both ends
FC Livingston are scoring 1.31 goals per home game in the 2026 relegation round, but are also conceding 1.88 goals per game. Aberdeen is conceding 1.59 goals away from home in the same competition.
- Both teams to score - Yes is at 1.64 and looks like an attractive bet here.
- Scott Pittman has been Livingston’s main threat so far in the relegation round, scoring 1 goal, while Lewis Smith has been in fine form with 3 goals in his last 5 appearances for the home team.
- Afeez Aremu has scored 1 goal in the relegation round for Aberdeen, while Kevin Nisbet has been their main man in front of goal, with 2 of Aberdeen's 4 recent goals.
