Livingston vs Brora Rangers Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: July 19, 2025 | Almondvale Stadium | Scottish League Cup | 15:00 (BST)

Brora Ranger’s Highland League triumph last season has rewarded them with matches against Premiership sides Livingston and Kilmarnock. After hosting Kilmarnock last week, falling to a 2-0 defeat, Brora now travel to Almondvale. A loss will eliminate them from the competition, but as one of the only fifth tier sides participating, qualifying for the next round was never the objective.

Key Betting Tip: Livingston to win both halves at 1.38 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Livingston vs Brora Rangers Predicted Lineups

Livingston Predicted XI: Prior, McGowan, Pittman, Muirhead, McLennan, Smith, Finlayson, Sylla, Tait, Montano, Wilson

Brora Rangers Predicted XI: Mackay, Finnis, Cooper, Dingwall, Macrae, Sutherland, Kelly, Willimson, Pullen, Ewan, Bunce

Livingston vs Brora Rangers Current League Standings

Livingston won their first match of the League Cup groupstage at East Fife, but Kilmarnock and Kelty Hearts join them on three points, with a greater goal difference. Only the top two stand a chance of qualifying, currently in third a win would see Livingston climb into those spots. Brora are bottom of the group (5th) with no points or goals from their first two games.

Livingston vs Brora Rangers Head-to-Head Timeline

Livingston and Brora have met once competitively, in the fourth round of the Scottish FA Cup in November 2024. Hosts Livingston ran out as 2-0 winners on the day, a respectable result for Brora who were three leagues below at the time.

Recent Livingston and Brora Rangers Matches Analysis

Livingston Last 5 Matches:

• East Fife 1-2 Livingston (Scottish Leauge Cup)
• Ross County 2-4 Livingston (Premiership Qualification Final)
• Livingston 1-1 Ross County (Premiership Qualification Final)
• Livingston 2-0 Partick Thistle (Premiership Qualification Semi-Final)
• Partick Thistle 0-2 Livingston (Premiership Qualification Semi-Final)

In their last five competitive matches, Livingston are unbeaten in all competitions. Overall, it has been a great last year for the Lions after earning promotion back to the Premiership. They managed to beat lower league opposition on the road last time out, so they should be able to back at home this weekend.

Brora Rangers Last 5 Matches:

• Brora Rangers 0-4 Kelty Hearts (Scottish League Cup)
• Brora Rangers 0-2 Kilmarnock (Scottish League Cup)
• Brora Rangers 3-3 East Kilbride (League Two Playoffs)
• East Kilbride 4-1 Brora Rangers (League Two Playoffs)
• Brora Rangers 3-1 Fraserburgh (Highland League Cup Final)

Brora have had a rough last couple of months. After lifting the Highland League, they were knocked out of the pyramid playoffs by East Kilbride. They have already lost two matches in the League Cup and are on the verge of elimination.

Livingston vs Brora Rangers Predictions

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

Best Livingston vs Brora Rangers Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Livingston to Win Both Halves @ 1.38 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Livingston win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Livingston vs Brora Rangers

Robbie Muirhead (Livingston): Off the back of a 19-goal season for Livingston, the 29-year-old forward signed a new two-year deal with the Lions and scored in their first competitive match of the season against East Fife.

Livingston vs Brora Rangers Match Facts

Broadcast Details: This match will be available to stream on the Premier Sports Player with the correct subscription.

Stadium Information: Almondvale Stadium, also known as The Home of the Set Fare Arena for sponsorship purposes, is a football stadium located in the Almondvale area of Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland. It has been the home ground of Scottish Premiership club Livingston since 1995, and has an all-seater capacity of 9,713.