Livingston vs Motherwell: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips

Livingston vs Motherwell Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 31, 2026 | Almondvale Stadium | Scottish Premiership | 15:00 GMT

Fourth placed Motherwell visit beleaguered bottom club Livingston in West Lothian.

Key Betting Tips: Livingston and Motherwell to Draw @ 3.4 odds on BoyleSports and 3.3 on QuinnBet.

Livingston vs Motherwell Lineups

Livingston Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Prior, Brenet, Finlayson, McGowan, Lawal, McLennan, Susoho, Tait, L Smith, May, Muirhead

Motherwell Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Ward, Sparrow, McGinn, O'Donnell, Longelo, Fadinger, Priestman, Slattery, Just, Said, Maswanhise

Livingston vs Motherwell Current League Standings

Livingston are currently marooned at the bottom of the table and are increasingly destined for an immediate return to the Scottish Championship after each passing week adds to their miserable winless run. A record of 22 matches without a win is piling the pressure on manager David Martindale to get the results required to dig the Lions out of the hole they are in. However, a first win since August could allow them to leapfrog second bottom Kilmarnock, so not all hope is lost.

However, achieving that feat will not be easy against a Motherwell side whose sights are firmly on increasing the pressure on third placed Celtic by closing the gap to two points with the Steelmen having only lost once in 13 league matches. The club look as if they have won a watch with the hire of Jens Berthel Askou as the Dane continues to make waves in his debut season at Fir Park as the Well aim to secure European football for the first time in four years.

Livingston vs Motherwell Head-to-Head Timeline

The odds are stacked against the hosts on recent form. The last time Livingston won against Motherwell was a 2-0 home victory in October 2023.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• 6 December 2025: Motherwell 3-0 Livingston
• 25 October 2025: Livingston 1-2 Motherwell
• 4 May 2024: Motherwell 4-1 Livingston
• 28 February 2024: Livingston 1-3 Motherwell
• 30 December 2023: Motherwell 3-1 Livingston

Livingston vs Motherwell Recent Matches Analysis

Livingston Last 5 Matches:

• Heart of Midlothian 1-0 Livingston
• Livingston 1-1 Kilmarnock
• Livingston 1-1 St Mirren (Scottish Cup - St Mirren win on penalties)
• Livingston 1-1 St Mirren
• Aberdeen 6-2 Livingston

Livingston's 20-plus winless run has continued with ten goals conceded in their last five matches further highlighting their defensive frailities.

Motherwell Last 5 Matches:

• Motherwell 2-0 Celtic
• Motherwell 2-0 St Mirren
• Hibernian 1-1 Motherwell
• Motherwell 1-0 Ross County (Scottish Cup)
• Motherwell 4-0 Kilmarnock

Motherwell's impressive run seems to show no sign of abating with their last five matches continuing their home record of nine consecutive matches without conceding a goal.

Livingston vs Motherwell Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 53.3% confidence in Livingston and Motherwell to Draw. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Livingston vs Motherwell Best Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Livingston and Motherwell to Draw @ 3.3 on QuinnBet.

Key Players to Watch: Livingston vs Motherwell

Scott Arfield (Livingston): The 37-year-old midfielder has recently joined from Falkirk and will be hoping to help the club in their battle to avoid the drop.

Tawande Maswanhise (Motherwell): The club's top goalscorer with a goal in each of his last four matches.

Livingston vs Motherwell Match Facts

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Stadium Information: Home of Livingston since 1995.

Livingston vs Motherwell: Final Prediction

Livingston 1-1 Motherwell