Livingston V Murderwell - Preview

Last updated : 30 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer

Livi supporters will be delighted to hear the news that David McNamee could return to the Livingston line-up for the first time injuring an Achilles in May as Motherwell visit Almondvale.

Derek Adams (shite) and Graham Barrett (Knee) are both still missing and midfielder Neil Barrett is ruled out with a shoulder injury
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Terry Butcher will be forced to make at least one change to the starting line up with Alan McCormack having picked up a one-match suspension.

The likely replacement is Kevin McBride who replaced the Irishman as a sub during Monday's game.

There is only one additional injury worry for Manager Butcher after Monday's game with Paul Quinn taking ill earlier in the week.





History of the Livingston v Motherwell fixture


Livingston prepare to entertain Motherwell at Almondvale Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 6 wins out of 9 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Almondvale Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2005/2006Sat 15 OctMotherwell1 - 0LivingstonSPL
2004/2005Sat 12 MarLivingston1-1MotherwellSPL
2004/2005Sat 11 DecMotherwell2 - 0LivingstonSPL
2004/2005Tue 09 NovLivingston0 - 5MotherwellSLGC
2004/2005Sat 25 SepLivingston2 - 3MotherwellSPL
2003/2004Sat 14 FebLivingston3 - 1MotherwellSPL
2003/2004Sat 22 NovMotherwell1 - 1LivingstonSPL

Recent respective form guides

Livingston are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Livi's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Motherwell have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The 'Well have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Livingston are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 20 matches. Motherwell see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 26 points from their 20 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Livingston6213477
Motherwell6222778

Prediction -


6-0 to Livi

Sequence statistics:
LivingstonNot won in the 2 most recent games.
MotherwellLast drawn game 5 outings ago.