- Brechin have won just 1 of their last 5 matches (D1, L3).
- FC Livingston are unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 (W3, D1) and are on a 3-game winning streak.
- Livingston have conceded an average of 1.20 goals per-match away in all competitions this season.
Brechin will battle, but Livingston should still control the game
This is a mismatch and the oddsmakers have rightfully made FC Livingston heavy favourites at 3/25 to take the spoils and Brechin City massive long shots at 3/1 to spring a shock. Gerry McCabe's men have lost 7 of their last 10 in all competitions, so they go into this clash on the back foot.
Last time out, Brechin had a rude awakening in League Cup Group E as they were thrashed 6-0 at Partick Thistle, just a week after battling hard in a 1-1 home friendly draw with Dundee FC. Brechin sit in a narrow low block and will look to nick chances from set pieces and fast vertical breaks, and that won't change here.
FC Livingston should control the ball and territory in this clash and have a fuller midfield structure, wider attacking lanes and higher tempo press to pin Brechin City back. David Martindale's side have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 away from home this season and their solid defence has conceded just 1.20 goals per-game on their travels.
Over 2.5 goals & BTTS-No is our main play
Livingston look likely to control this game and it is on them to see off Brechin, who will sit deep and try to nick a goal, so that should keep the visitors involved throughout. A full house for the away side would be a victory with Brechin kept relatively quiet, which fits the away favourites tag and BTTS-No bet.
For the accurate score prediction, we're going for a solid Livingston win. Brechin have been a bit more solid at home than away this term, where they have won 1 and drawn 1 of their last 2, and can put up some resistance at Glebe Park.
Stevie May is in form in front of goal for Livingston with 2 goals in 5 and the West Lothian club have the cutting edge they need to get the better of Brechin here.
