FootyMAD's Glasgow Celtic match preview

Last updated : 05 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Livingston v Glasgow Celtic fixture

Livingston prepare to entertain Glasgow Celtic at Almondvale at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. There have only been 1 against the opposition from the 4 matches played by the Livi Lions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Almondvale was just last season, in November 2002, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners 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:
2003/2004Sat 30 AugCeltic5 - 1LivingstonSPL
2002/2003Sun 09 FebCeltic2 - 1LivingstonSPL
2002/2003Sun 24 NovLivingston0-2CelticSPL
2002/2003Sun 01 SepCeltic2 - 0LivingstonSPL
2001/2002Sat 06 AprCeltic5 - 1LivingstonSPL
2001/2002Wed 30 JanLivingston1 - 3CelticSPL
2001/2002Wed 26 DecCeltic3 - 2LivingstonSPL

Recent respective form guides

Livingston have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 4 to 2.

The away form of Celtic however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. Those games have seen the The Bhoys pummel 14 goals, and let in 5.

Livingston's 18 points from 14 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 6th position. Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 14 games giving them a return of 40 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Livingston63217411
Celtic650122315

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:
Livingston Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Celtic 10 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 19 outings ago.