Livi goalkeeper Roddy McKenzie returns for the SPL visit of Hibs today.
Roddy has not played since 12 December after suffering a hairline fracture of the foot during training.
Colin McMenamin is still out with an ankle injury, while defender Oscar Rubio is suspended.
Derek Lilley has recovered from a knee problem but new Hungarian signings Vincze Gabor, Ferenc Horvath and Attila Kriston are very unlikely to feature.
Livi (from): McKenzie, Meldrum, McNamee, Lilley, Bahoken, Stanic, Snodgrass, Harding, Brittain, Hand, O'Brien, Lovell, Hamilton, McPake, McKenzie, Easton.
History of the Livingston v Hibernian fixture
Livingston prepare to entertain Hibernian at Almondvale Stadium on Saturday afternoon,
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Almondvale Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2004, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, 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: | |||||
| 2004/2005 | Wed 27 Oct | Hibernian | 2 - 1 | Livingston | SPL |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 15 May | Livingston | 4-1 | Hibernian | SPL |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 03 Apr | Hibernian | 3 - 1 | Livingston | SPL |
| 2003/2004 | Sun 14 Mar | Livingston | 2 - 0 | Hibernian | SLC |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 17 Jan | Livingston | 1 - 0 | Hibernian | SPL |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 18 Oct | Hibernian | 0 - 2 | Livingston | SPL |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 17 May | Livingston | 1 - 2 | Hibernian | SPL |
Recent respective form guides
Livingston's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. While Livi have scored 6, a worringly large 16 have been leaked at the other end.
Hibernian's away form is none too clever either, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The The Hibees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 11 against.
Livingston are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 20 matches. Hibernian are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 37 points from 21 games.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Livingston | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 10 |
| Hibernian | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 13 |
www.liviultras.com prediction..
Another tough match for Livi, but I can see us sneaking a wee victory. 1-0.
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Livingston | 11 games since last home draw. |
| Hibernian | 7 games since last away draw. 6 games since last defeat. |
IN THIS WEEKS MATCH DAY MAGAZINE
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* Livi's new loan signing Jamie Hand meets Eddie Anderson of www.westlothiannews.co.uk
* Will Snowdon tells David Stoker that the next few months are "make or break" in his Livi career
* Peter Glasgow addresses another topical subject in "Talking Point"
* Exclusive report and action pictures from Tuesday night's Scottish Cup tie with Morton
* Duncan Bennett throws the spotlight on one of Livi's Unsung Heroes
* Craig Easton reveals his "Six of the Best"
* A comprehensive look at visitors Hibernian
* Are you a "Mystery Supporter" winner with Livingston and Hair Division?
+ much more
Livingston's Matchday Magazine is available in and around Almondvale Stadium on Saturday - 48 full colour, packed pages for £2.50.