FootyMAD's Hamilton Academical match preview

Last updated : 11 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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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 8 of the 18 previous games, with the Livi winning just 6.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Almondvale Stadium was earlier this season, with Livingston running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 23 FebHamilton Ac.3 - 1LivingstonSCD1
2007/2008Sat 08 DecLivingston2-0Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2007/2008Sat 22 SepHamilton Ac.1 - 1LivingstonSCD1
2006/2007Sat 07 AprHamilton Ac.3 - 0LivingstonSCD1
2006/2007Sat 27 JanLivingston1 - 2Hamilton Ac.SCD1
2006/2007Sat 06 JanHamilton Ac.2 - 4LivingstonSFAC
2006/2007Sat 02 DecHamilton Ac.1 - 1LivingstonSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Livingston have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

Hamilton Ac. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Accies's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Livingston see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, showing a record of 36 points from their 33 games played so far, Hamilton Ac. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division One, with their 33 games giving them a return of 69 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Livingston6213697
Hamilton Ac.64208114

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 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Hamilton Ac. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
9 games since last defeat.