FootyMAD's Heart Of Midlothian match preview

Last updated : 02 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Heart Of Midlothian v Livingston fixture

Livingston face a trip to Heart Of Midlothian at Tynecastle Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 8 games played, Livi have recorded 2 wins, and Hearts have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2005, with Hearts running out comfortable 3 - 1 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:
2005/2006Wed 21 SepLivingston1 - 0HeartsSLGC
2005/2006Sun 11 SepLivingston1 - 4HeartsSPL
2004/2005Sat 19 MarHearts3 - 1LivingstonSPL
2004/2005Sun 27 FebHearts2 - 1LivingstonSFAC
2004/2005Tue 25 JanLivingston1 - 2HeartsSPL
2004/2005Sun 03 OctHearts0 - 0LivingstonSPL
2003/2004Sat 17 AprHearts1 - 1LivingstonSPL

Recent respective form guides

Heart Of Midlothian could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Jambo's, with 1 goals against.

In complete contrast to Hearts, Livingston are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Livi have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Hearts are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 37 points from 16 games. Livingston find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 16 games have yielded only 8 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hearts63218411
Livingston6222798

FootyMad's prediction ...

Livi are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Hearts. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hearts Won 7 successive home games.
9 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Livingston Last drawn game 5 outings ago.