On Saturday, Celtic will aim to continue their strong start to the season and carry the momentum from their recent Scottish League Cup victory into their clash with Livingston.
The Bhoys are riding high after a commanding 4-1 victory over Falkirk in the League Cup, a performance that not only showcased their attacking prowess but also extended their current unbeaten run in all competitions. With confidence growing, Celtic will be determined to keep that momentum going in front of their home supporters at Celtic Park in the Scottish Premiership.
Meanwhile, Livingston are coming off a setback, having been knocked out of the League Cup following a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Hibernian. However, facing Celtic presents a formidable challenge, with the Lions needing to dig deep and show resilience if they hope to come away with anything against one of the league's title contenders.
Read our Celtic vs Livingston predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Scottish Premiership predictions.
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Celtic vs Livingston prediction: The Bhoys to get an easy victory
Key statistics
- Two of the last three meetings between the sides have been level at half-time.
- Celtic have recorded a 3-0 victory over Livingston in four of their last seven encounters.
- Four of their last five games have ended in over 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Celtic 3-0 Livingston
Celtic have consistently asserted their dominance in recent clashes with Livingston, most especially at him, giving them an advantage in this fixture.
A 3-0 win for Celtic against Livingston is a well-supported prediction, as they have achieved this exact scoreline in four of their last seven meetings, demonstrating a consistent ability to dominate both defensively and offensively.
This recurring result reflects Celtic's control in these fixtures, with their strong attacking threat regularly breaking down Livingston’s defence, while also maintaining clean sheets, making a 3-0 scoreline realistic.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Celtic favoured by bookmakers
- Home: 1/8 (1.13) – 88.50%
- Draw: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.11%
- Away: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.67%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Brendan Rodgers’s side have been backed by the bookmakers, with odds of 1.13 (88.50%), showing strong confidence in them winning the match due to their home advantage and early-season momentum.
A draw is priced at 9.00 (11.11%), indicating it is considered a much less likely outcome, while David Martindale’s team have a 15.00 and a 6.67% chance of winning, which may likely not happen.
Most recent head-to-head: Celtic take it all
Celtic head into their upcoming clash with Livingston as overwhelming favourites, and the recent head-to-head record between the two sides justifies that.
The Bhoys have won each of their last seven meetings against Livingston across all competitions, scoring 20 goals and conceding only three in the process. Notably, four of those victories ended with a dominant 3-0 scoreline, underlining Celtic's ability to control these fixtures both at home and away.
Rogers’s team have also secured victory in their last eight encounters with Martindale’s side, who have yet to come close to winning any of those matches.
Scotland Premiership 31/03/24
Livingston
Celtic
Scotland FA Cup 10/03/24
Celtic
Livingston
Scotland Premiership 23/12/23
Celtic
Livingston
Scotland Premiership 23/09/23
Livingston
Celtic
Scotland Premiership 01/02/23
Celtic
Livingston
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Celtic preview: Looking to extend unbeaten run
Celtic enter this fixture in excellent form, having won their last four matches across different competitions. They kicked off their recent run with a 1-0 victory over St. Mirren in the Premiership.
The team then travelled to secure a solid 2-0 victory at Aberdeen. Most impressively, Celtic put on an attacking display in the League Cup, crushing Falkirk 4-1. Heading into this tie, the Celts will be without Jota, who has been ruled out with a cruciate ligament injury and is expected to be back in January.
Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney, Engels, McGregor, Hatate, Nygren, Idah & Maeda
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
W
Hibernian
1
Celtic
3
Scotland Premiership 04/05/25
D
Rangers
1
Celtic
1
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
W
Dundee Utd
0
Celtic
5
Scotland FA Cup 20/04/25
W
St Johnstone
0
Celtic
5
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
W
Kilmarnock
1
Celtic
5
Livingston preview: Looking to find their feet
Livi come into this match with mixed recent form but some encouraging performances, particularly in cup competitions. They started with back-to-back League Cup wins, thrashing Kelty Hearts 6-0 and then beating Brora Rangers 2-0.
In the Premiership, they secured a solid 3-1 home victory against Falkirk, but were held to a 2-2 draw away at Kilmarnock, indicating some inconsistency. Most recently, Martindale’s side suffered a 2-0 defeat to Hibernian in the League Cup, a result that will motivate them to bounce back.
Ahead of their meeting with Rogers’s team, Livingston have faced injury setbacks, with Aidan Denholm sidelined due to a hamstring injury and Cameron Kerr also out injured. Both players are set to return in late August.
Predicted lineup: Prior (GK), Lawal, McGowan, Blaney, Montgomery, Pittman, Tait, Sylla, Smith, Muirhead & Winter
Scotland Premiership Play-Offs 13/05/25
W
Partick
0
Livingston
2
Scotland Championship 02/05/25
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Partick
1
Livingston
0
Scotland Championship 26/04/25
W
Hamilton
0
Livingston
3
Scotland Championship 18/04/25
W
Ayr
0
Livingston
5
Scotland Championship 12/04/25
W
Morton
1
Livingston
2
Player to watch: Daizen Maeda
Celtic will be counting on Daizen Maeda to make an impact in their upcoming match against Livingston. The Japanese forward has been in good form recently and continues to show why he is such an important player for the team.
In his last three competitive games, Maeda has been directly involved in two goals. He scored the winner in the 1-0 victory over St. Mirren on the opening day of the Premiership season and provided an assist in the 4-1 League Cup win against Falkirk. His ability to score goals and set up teammates makes him a constant danger and a key part of Celtic’s attack.