Kilmarnock vs Livingston: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

Kilmarnock vs Livingston: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 2, 2025 | Rugby Park | Scottish Premiership | 15:00 GMT

Kilmarnock and Livingston preview, with our advanced algorithm predicting a Kilmarnock win.

Kilmarnock will be looking to better their performance last season under new manager Stuart Kettlewell. Newly-promoted Livingston will be keen to make an impact in the top-flight.

Key Betting Tip: Kilmarnock WIN @ 2 (Betfred)

Kilmarnock vs Livingston Predicted Lineups

Kilmarnock Predicted XI: Beach, Brandon, Mayo, Stanger, Deas, Brannan, Watson, Polworth, Lowery, Dackers, Daniels

Livingston Predicted XI: Prior, Montgomery, McGowan, Pittman, Muirhead, Carey, Winter, Finlayson, Sylla, Tait, Wilson

Kilmarnock's Kyle Magennis was forced off in the first half against East Fife, fans will be hoping he makes a swift return to the side.

Livingston appears to have a full squad available for selection.

Kilmarnock vs Livingston Current League Standings

This is the opening game of the Scottish Premiership season. Last season, Kilmarnock finished 9th in the league, while Livingston finished 2nd in the Scottish Championship to earn promotion.

Kilmarnock vs Livingston Head-to-Head Timeline

Kilmarnock have the superior record between the sides having won 4 of the last 5 meetings, with the other game ending in a draw.

Recent Head-to-Head:

July 2025: Kilmarnock 1-0 Livingston (League Cup)

February 2024: Kilmarnock 1-0 Livingston (Premiership)

December 2023: Livingston 0-0 Kilmarnock (Premiership)

October 2023: Kilmarnock 3-1 Livingston (Premiership)

May 2023: Kilmarnock 2-0 Livingston (Premiership)

Recent Kilmarnock vs Livingston Matches Analysis

Kilmarnock Last 5 Matches:

Kilmarnock 0-1 Hearts (Premiership)

Motherwell 3-0 Kilmarnock (Premiership)

Kilmarnock 3-2 Dundee FC (Premiership)

St. Johnstone 0-2 Kilmarnock (Premiership)

Kilmarnock 0-0 Ross County (Premiership)

Kilmarnock finished the season strongly to avoid any danger of being relegated to the Championship.

Livingston Last 5 Matches:

Ross County 2-4 Livingston (Premiership Qualification)

Livingston 1-1 Ross County (Premiership Qualification)

Livingston 2-0 Partick Thistle (Premiership Qualification)

Partick Thistle 0-2 Livingston (Premiership Qualification)

Livingston 0-1 Partick Thistle (Championship)

Livingston ended the season in comprehensive fashion, as they won went undefeated in their last 4 games to secure promotion to the top-flight.

Kilmarnock vs Livingston Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60% confidence in a Kilmarnock victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Kilmarnock vs Livingston Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Kilmarnock Win @ 2 - Our in-house betting tipsters have predicted that Kilmarnock will be too strong for newly-promoted Livingston on the opening day.

Key Players to Watch: Kilmarnock vs Livingston

Jamie Brandon (Kilmarnock) – The defender joined in the summer from Saturday's opposition, and the home fans will want to see him hit the ground running.

Robbie Muirhead (Livingston) – Muirhead's goals were crucial in gaining promotion, and after signing a new deal, the fans will be hoping for more of the same.

Marcus Dackers (Kilmarnock) – Dackers is a 6ft 7in striker signed in the summer from Salford City, hopes are high for the big man.

Jerome Prior (Livingston) – Fans are expecting the shot-stopper to make a name for himself this coming season.

Kilmarnock vs Livingston Match Facts

Referee: Matthew MacDermid - averages 4 yellow cards per Scottish Premier League fixture.

Stadium Information: Rugby Park in Kilmarnock will host this opening day fixture, its capacity is 15,000.