FM Preview: Livingston v Hamilton Academical 14 Dec 2013

Last updated : 13 December 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Livingston v Hamilton Academical fixture

Livingston prepare to entertain Hamilton Academical at Almondvale Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 11 of the 25 previous games, with the Livi winning just 9.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Almondvale Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2013, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2013/2014 Sat 05 Oct Hamilton Ac. 2 - 0 Livingston Scottish Championship
2012/2013 Tue 16 Apr Livingston 0-0 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 13 Apr Livingston 0 - 3 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 23 Feb Hamilton Ac. 1 - 1 Livingston Scottish Division One
2012/2013 Sat 20 Oct Hamilton Ac. 1 - 2 Livingston Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Sat 17 Mar Livingston 0 - 4 Hamilton Ac. Scottish Division One
2011/2012 Mon 26 Dec Hamilton Ac. 0 - 1 Livingston Scottish Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Livingston have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Livi in those games, with 11 conceded.

Hamilton Academical have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Accies's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

Livingston are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish Championship with a return of just 20 points from their 15 games thus far.

Hamilton Academical are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 30 points from 15 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Livingston 6 1 2 3 12 13 5
Hamilton Academical 6 3 2 1 7 7 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Livingston are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Livingston 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Hamilton Academical 4 games since last away draw.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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