Livingston vs Celtic FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 27 December

Betiball's prediction for Livingston vs Celtic FC on 27 December 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Livingston vs Celtic FC preview before placing your bet.

Livingston vs Celtic FC: Starting Lineups Time : 27/12/2025 11:00

Livingston
2 - 4
Finished
Celtic FC
81' event Mahamadou Susoho
78' event Joshua Brenet / Cristian Montano
78' event Samson Lawal / Macauley Tait
74' event Mahamadou Susoho / Steve May
68' event Robbie Muirhead / Tete Yengi
46' event Jeremy Bokilai / Lewis Smith
8' event Cristian Montano
3' event Cristian Montano
event 82' Paulo Bernardo / Johny Kenny
event 71' Reo Hatate / Benjamin Nygren
event 71' Colby Donovan / Hyun-jun Yang
event 39' Arne Engels
event 37' Daizen Maeda Penalty awarded
event 31' Benjamin Nygren
event 10' Hyun-jun Yang
event 6' Benjamin Nygren
81' event Mahamadou Susoho
event 82' Paulo Bernardo / Johny Kenny
78' event Joshua Brenet / Cristian Montano
event 71' Reo Hatate / Benjamin Nygren
78' event Samson Lawal / Macauley Tait
event 71' Colby Donovan / Hyun-jun Yang
74' event Mahamadou Susoho / Steve May
event 39' Arne Engels
68' event Robbie Muirhead / Tete Yengi
event 37' Daizen Maeda Penalty awarded
46' event Jeremy Bokilai / Lewis Smith
event 31' Benjamin Nygren
8' event Cristian Montano
event 10' Hyun-jun Yang
3' event Cristian Montano
event 6' Benjamin Nygren
Livingston Livingston
Substitutions
#18 Jeremy Bokilai
#30 Joshua Brenet
#40 Samson Lawal
#7 Mahamadou Susoho
#9 Robbie Muirhead
#22 Andrew Shinnie
#11 Connor Mclennan
#16 Andrew Winter
#14 Jack Hamilton
Livingston Livingston Celtic FC Celtic FC
13Shots18
3Shots on Goal7
14Fouls6
11Corner Kick4
6Free kick13
3Offside1
1Yellow card0
37Aerial19
3Save1
13Successful Tackles13
10Interceptions6
20Long pass19
1Assist3
5Successful center7
3Shots off goal8
16Head Success12
7Blocked3
10Tackle8
4Dribbles7
18Throw-in20
297Passes641
74Attacks109
48Dangerous attacks50
6Corner Kicks(HT)4
0BigChances5
0BigChancesMissed2
8ShotsInsideBox13
5ShotsOutsideBox5
37DuelsWon44
0.93ExpectedGoals3.76
0.57xGOpenPlay1.92
0.36xGSetPlay1.06
0.93xGNonPenalty2.97
0.81xGOT3.32
26Touches In Opposition Box34
31AccurateCrosses23
21GroundDuelsWon32
16AerialDuelsWon12
17Clearances41
Celtic FC Celtic FC
Substitutions
#41 Reo Hatate
#28 Paulo Bernardo
#51 Colby Donovan
#5 Liam Scales
#18 Shin Yamada
#4 Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
#47 Dane Murray
#31 Ross Doohan
#49 James Forrest
Commentary
82' Celtic FC — substitution: Paulo Bernardo / Johny Kenny
81' Mahamadou Susoho - Livingston receive a yellow card
78' Livingston — substitution: Joshua Brenet / Cristian Montano
78' Livingston — substitution: Samson Lawal / Macauley Tait
74' Livingston — substitution: Mahamadou Susoho / Steve May
71' Celtic FC — substitution: Reo Hatate / Benjamin Nygren
71' Celtic FC — substitution: Colby Donovan / Hyun-jun Yang
68' Livingston — substitution: Robbie Muirhead / Tete Yengi
46' Livingston — substitution: Jeremy Bokilai / Lewis Smith
39' Penalty scored! Arne Engels - Celtic FC
37' VAR review - Celtic FC
31' Goal! Benjamin Nygren - Celtic FC
10' Goal! Hyun-jun Yang - Celtic FC
8' Goal! Cristian Montano - Livingston
6' Goal! Benjamin Nygren - Celtic FC
3' Goal! Cristian Montano - Livingston

How We Build the Livingston vs Celtic FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Livingston vs Celtic FC on 27 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Livingston vs Celtic FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Livingston's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Celtic FC's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Livingston and Celtic FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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