FootyMAD's Livingston match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Celtic v Livingston fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Livingston at Celtic Park on Monday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. All the previous meetings between the two have been won by the The Bhoys.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was less than a year ago, in January 2005, the The Bhoys carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 01 OctLivingston0 - 5CelticSPL
2004/2005Wed 13 AprLivingston0 - 4CelticSPL
2004/2005Sun 02 JanCeltic2-1LivingstonSPL
2004/2005Sun 24 OctLivingston2 - 4CelticSPL
2003/2004Sun 11 AprLivingston1 - 3CelticSFAC
2003/2004Sun 29 FebCeltic5 - 1LivingstonSPL
2003/2004Sat 06 DecLivingston0 - 2CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the The Bhoys, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Celtic, Livingston are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Livi have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 19 games giving them a return of 45 points. Livingston are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 19 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic641112513
Livingston63125610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic may be coming up against a decent side in Livingston, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Bhoys. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic 6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Livingston No sequences of note