Livingston are set to take on Ross County on Thursday, 22 May in the first leg of their Scottish Premiership playoff final.
The winners of the tie will secure their place in the Scottish top flight next season after Livingston finished second in the Championship and Ross County finished second from bottom in the Premiership.
A good start in the first leg is important for obvious reasons, but Livingston will perhaps feel more pressure to get the win due to the second leg being played at Ross County.
As part of this week's round of Scottish Premiership betting tips, check out our Livingston vs Ross County prediction below.
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Livingston vs Ross County prediction: A good start in store for the hosts
Key stats
- Livingston have won six of their last seven matches in all competitions.
- Ross County have failed to win any of their last nine matches (seven losses, two draws).
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in each of Livingston's last three matches.
Correct score prediction: Livingston 2-0 Ross County
This is a scoreline that Livingston have benefited a lot from in recent times their last two matches, also in the playoffs, finishing 2-0 in their favour. They haven't conceded a goal in five of their last six victories, so another win to nil wouldn't be a surprise to anyone, particularly against a side that have lost seven of their last nine games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Livingston go in as slight favourites
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Livingston vs Ross County odds slightly lean towards the hosts, with the bookies clearly unable to look past Ross County's dismal run of form at the end of the season. Ladbrokes have given Livingston a 47.6% chance of winning the match, while Ross County have been given a 29.4% chance of victory.
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Most recent H2Hs: Typically, a tight affair
Matches between Livingston and Ross County have been very tight in recent times, which is expected given that both clubs frequently find themselves battling relegation in the Scottish Premiership. Three of the last five clashes between the two teams have finished level, with both teams winning one match apiece across the other two fixtures.
Scotland FA Cup 18/01/25
Ross County
Livingston
Scotland Premiership 27/04/24
Livingston
Ross County
Scotland Premiership 24/02/24
Ross County
Livingston
Scotland Premiership 30/01/24
Livingston
Ross County
Scotland Premiership 02/12/23
Livingston
Ross County
Livingston preview: Looking for an immediate return to the top
Livingston went down as the bottom-ranked team in the Scottish Premiership last season, but they have responded well in the Championship and will now want to finish the job. For the first leg, they have a full squad to pick from so manager, David Martindale has no reason to change anything from the team that cruised past Partick Thistle in the previous round.
Predicted lineup: Prior (GK), Brandon, McGowan, Wilson, Fraser, Tait, Kelly, Pittman, Smith, Muirhead, Montano
Scotland Premiership Play-Offs 13/05/25
W
Partick
0
Livingston
2
Scotland Championship 02/05/25
L
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
Ross County preview: Injuries stacking up
A generous person would give Ross County some leeway on their awful end to the regular season due to their long list of injured players, but the time for excuses is now over. For the first leg this week, they are missing Scott Allardice, Ross Laidlaw, Ryan Leak, Aidan Denholm and Noah Chilvers.
Predicted lineup: Amissah (GK), Wright, Nightingale, Campbell, Efete, Kenneh, Randall, Ashworth, Nisbet, Samuel, Hale
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
L
St Johnstone
2
Ross County
1
Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
L
Hearts
3
Ross County
1
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
L
Kilmarnock
2
Ross County
0
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
L
St Mirren
3
Ross County
2
Scotland Premiership 05/04/25
L
Aberdeen
1
Ross County
0
Player to watch: Robbie Muirhead
Nobody at Livingston has scored more goals than Robbie Muirhead this season and if they are to secure a return to the Premiership then you feel he will need get on the scoresheet on Thursday night. Muirhead has 13 league goals to his name so far this season.
