United's defence has been described as "shaky" by their manager, with former Scotland Under-21 man David McCracken particularly culpable for both Dundee goals. Here's hoping McCracken starts the match.
Livingston defender Gus Bahoken is an injury doubt ahead of the clash.
The Cameroon internationalist strained his groin while playing for the reserves win over Dundee United earlier on in the week.
Bahoken is the only injury worry for Livi boss Allan Preston, who will hope his side can bounce back from last week's 4-0 gubbing at Rangers.
History of the Livingston v Dundee United fixtureLivingston prepare to entertain Dundee United at Almondvale Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 3 of the 7 previous games, with the Livi winning just 2.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Almondvale Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2004, with Dundee Utd. inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Livi in a Scottish Premier match.
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Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
2003/2004 | Wed 24 Mar | Livingston | 2-3 | Dundee Utd. | SPL |
2003/2004 | Sat 13 Dec | Dundee Utd. | 2 - 0 | Livingston | SPL |
2003/2004 | Wed 29 Oct | Dundee Utd. | 0 - 1 | Livingston | SLC |
2003/2004 | Sat 13 Sep | Livingston | 0 - 0 | Dundee Utd. | SPL |
2002/2003 | Sat 10 May | Livingston | 1 - 2 | Dundee Utd. | SPL |
2002/2003 | Sat 15 Mar | Dundee Utd. | 0 - 1 | Livingston | SPL |
2002/2003 | Thu 26 Dec | Livingston | 3 - 0 | Dundee Utd. | SPL |
Recent respective form guides
Livingston are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Livi, with 5 goals against.
Dundee Utd. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Terrors's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
Livingston see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 3 points from their 2 games played so far, Dundee Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches.
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Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
Livingston | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 |
Dundee Utd. | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
The match against Dundee Utd. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Livi in a close run game. Home Win
Ultras View,
A 1-0 win would do, but I'm kinda scared about the match on Saturday. Lets get stuck into them, and I'm sure we'll get all three points.
Sequence statistics: | |
Livingston | Unbeaten in the last 5 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
Dundee Utd. | Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
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