Football fans are set for an engaging match in the Scottish Premiership on 12.05.2026, where Dundee Utd competes against Livingston. Slightly favored, Dundee Utd aims to solidify their position, but Livingston is prepared to give their best shot. Our detailed match analysis includes past performance reviews, tactical insights, and player stats. Be sure to check out our prediction for insights before placing your bet.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | |||||||
| 1 | Heart Of Midlothian | 33 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 58/28 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers | 33 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 66/31 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic | 33 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 59/35 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 33 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 52/29 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 51/37 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 45/48 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee Utd | 33 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 45/54 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 33 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 33/48 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee | 33 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 34/53 | 33 |
| 10 | ST Mirren | 33 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 27/48 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 33 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 37/65 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston | 33 | 1 | 13 | 19 | 35/66 | 16 |
| Premiership , Relegation Round | |||||||
| 1 | Dundee Utd | 35 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 48/57 | 43 |
| 2 | Aberdeen | 35 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 36/50 | 37 |
| 3 | Dundee | 35 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 35/56 | 36 |
| 4 | Kilmarnock | 35 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 40/66 | 31 |
| 5 | ST Mirren | 35 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 27/51 | 30 |
| 6 | Livingston | 35 | 2 | 14 | 19 | 39/68 | 20 |
Key Player Statistics: Dundee Utd vs Livingston
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Dundee Utd | Livingston | 11.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Premiership | Livingston | Dundee Utd | 30.12.2025 | 1-3 |
| Premiership | Dundee Utd | Livingston | 04.10.2025 | 1-1 |
| Premiership | Livingston | Dundee Utd | 20.05.2023 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | Dundee Utd | Livingston | 22.04.2023 | 2-0 |
| Premiership | Livingston | Dundee Utd | 08.03.2023 | 1-1 |
| League Cup | Livingston | Dundee Utd | 31.08.2022 | 1-2 |
| Premiership | Dundee Utd | Livingston | 07.08.2022 | 0-1 |
| Premiership | Livingston | Dundee Utd | 02.03.2022 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | Dundee Utd | Livingston | 11.12.2021 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Kilmarnock | Dundee Utd | 02.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Premiership | Dundee Utd | Dundee | 26.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Premiership | Dundee Utd | Livingston | 11.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Premiership | Rangers | Dundee Utd | 04.04.2026 | 4-2 |
| Premiership | Dundee Utd | Celtic | 22.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premiership | Dundee | Dundee Utd | 15.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| FA Cup | Falkirk | Dundee Utd | 06.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | Dundee Utd | ST Mirren | 03.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | Motherwell | Dundee Utd | 28.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premiership | Dundee Utd | Aberdeen | 24.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Livingston | Aberdeen | 01.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premiership | ST Mirren | Livingston | 25.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Premiership | Dundee Utd | Livingston | 11.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Premiership | Livingston | Heart Of Midlothian | 05.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premiership | Kilmarnock | Livingston | 21.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premiership | Hibernian | Livingston | 14.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premiership | Livingston | ST Mirren | 28.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premiership | Livingston | Rangers | 22.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premiership | Dundee | Livingston | 14.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premiership | Celtic | Livingston | 11.02.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Dundee Utd VS Livingston
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Dundee Utd vs Livingston
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Dundee Utd vs Livingston
There's something almost poetic about this one. Dundee United, sitting top of the Scottish Premiership, hosting a Livingston side that's been fighting for its life all season. The gap between these two teams tells the whole story. United on 43 points, Livi scraping along with just 20. One club dreaming big, the other just trying to survive.
But here's what you need to watch for — Livingston have made Tannadice a surprisingly uncomfortable place in the past. Cast your eye over the head-to-head record and you'll notice Livi have won there before. They took a 0-1 win at Dundee Utd's ground back in August 2022 and did the same in December 2021. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a straightforward home banker.
That said, the recent meetings tell a different story. United hammered Livingston 3-0 earlier in the season and won 3-2 in the reverse fixture just last month. The momentum is firmly with the home side right now.
Look at United's attacking output. Z. Sapsford and Ahmed Fatah share the top-scoring honours with eight goals each. W. Ferry adds creativity from deeper, leading the assists chart. Livingston, by contrast, lean heavily on L. Smith, who has seven goals but appears to be working without any notable creative support — the assists column for Livi is telling in its complete emptiness.
Here's a surprising one for the statistically curious among you. Dundee United have actually conceded more goals than Livingston this season, 57 against 68 — wait, scratch that. United have shipped 57 while Livi have leaked 68. So United's defence, while not impenetrable, is measurably stronger. Both sides can be got at. Goals feel very likely here.
That brings me directly to the betting angles. The home win at 1.62 reflects the gulf in class, but I'd argue the real value lies elsewhere. Both teams to score looks nailed on given both defences leak regularly. Over 2.5 goals feels like a strong play too, with three of the last four head-to-heads producing three or more goals combined.
I'd also flag Livingston's card-happy defensive unit. D. Finlayson and M. Tait have eight yellows each. With C. Montaño picking up a red already this term, bettors looking at cards markets have something concrete to work with against a lively United attack.
My prediction? Dundee United win 3-1. Sapsford to get on the scoresheet. Livi to grab one late, because that's just what they do. Back the home win, load up on goals, and enjoy what should be a genuinely entertaining afternoon of Scottish football at its most raw and competitive.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Strain | Australia | 29 | Defender | 181 | 76 |
| I. Dolček | Croatia | 26 | Attacker | 181 | 76 |
| V. Ševelj | Croatia | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Eskesen | Denmark | 27 | Midfielder | 175 | 68 |
| D. Richards | Wales | 32 | Goalkeeper | 181 | 75 |
| Panutche Camará | Guinea-Bissau | 29 | Midfielder | 185 | 63 |
| J. van der Sande | Netherlands | 30 | Attacker | 183 | 81 |
| C. Sibbald | Scotland | 30 | Midfielder | 170 | n/a |
| K. Trapanovski | North Macedonia | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| K. Keresztes | Hungary | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Watters | England | 27 | Attacker | 188 | 80 |
| Y. Kucherenko | Ukraine | 26 | Goalkeeper | 187 | n/a |
| B. Esselink | Netherlands | 26 | Defender | 191 | 81 |
| Z. Sapsford | Australia | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Adams | Scotland | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| I. Iovu | Moldova | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. O'Donnell | Scotland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Ahmed Fatah | Sweden | 22 | Attacker | 180 | 73 |
| I. Pappoe | Ghana | 24 | Midfielder | 174 | 80 |
| C. Dewar | Scotland | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sylla | France | 32 | Midfielder | 188 cm | 78 kg |
| C. Montaño | Colombia | 34 | Defender | 186 | 77 |
| A. Shinnie | Scotland | 36 | Attacker | 181 | 70 |
| S. Blaney | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 190 cm | 79 kg |
| G. Carey | Republic of Ireland | 36 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 74 kg |
| S. May | Scotland | 33 | Attacker | 178 | 60 |
| S. Pittman | Scotland | 33 | Attacker | 173 | 62 |
| L. Smith | Scotland | 26 | Midfielder | 176 | 67 |
| A. Winter | Scotland | 24 | Attacker | 170 | 61 |
| R. McGowan | Australia | 36 | Defender | 191 | 75 |
| R. Muirhead | Scotland | 30 | Attacker | 191 | 75 |
| Z. Rudden | Scotland | 26 | Attacker | 187 cm | 81 kg |
| D. Wilson | Scotland | 34 | Defender | 187 | 79 |
| J. Prior | France | 30 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 86 |
| D. Finlayson | Northern Ireland | 25 | Defender | 191 | 84 |
| J. Wanner | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| A. Denholm | Scotland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Montgomery | Scotland | 23 | Defender | 173 cm | 58 kg |
| M. Tait | Scotland | 20 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| E. Myles | Scotland | 17 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
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