A thrilling fixture awaits in the Scottish Championship on 22.08.2026, as Livingston, with a slight edge, faces off against Dunfermline. Both teams are gearing up for an intense battle. Dive into our detailed match analysis for insights on player matchups, team strategies, and performance stats. Be sure to read our prediction for expert betting advice!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Raith Rovers | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3/2 | 4 |
| 5 | Livingston | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/2 | 3 |
| 6 | Dunfermline | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1/1 | 2 |
| 7 | Inverness CT | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0/0 | 2 |
Livingston vs Dunfermline Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Dunfermline | Livingston | 02.04.2025 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Livingston | Dunfermline | 15.02.2025 | 0-0 |
| Challenge Cup | Dunfermline | Livingston | 05.02.2025 | 0-2 |
| Championship | Dunfermline | Livingston | 29.10.2024 | 3-0 |
| Championship | Livingston | Dunfermline | 03.08.2024 | 2-0 |
| League Cup | Livingston | Dunfermline | 20.07.2024 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Dunfermline | Livingston | 03.04.2018 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Livingston | Dunfermline | 10.02.2018 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Dunfermline | Livingston | 21.10.2017 | 3-1 |
| Championship | Livingston | Dunfermline | 05.08.2017 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Partick | Livingston | 07.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Livingston | Queen's Park | 01.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| League Cup | Stenhousemuir | Livingston | 25.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| League Cup | Livingston | Forfar Athletic | 21.07.2026 | 8-0 |
| League Cup | Livingston | Partick | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Cup | Brechin | Livingston | 14.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Livingston | Heart Of Midlothian | 10.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Alloa Athletic | Livingston | 30.06.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Livingston | Dundee | 27.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premiership | Livingston | Kilmarnock | 17.05.2026 | 1-4 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Cup | Dunfermline | Ross County | 15.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Dunfermline | Ayr Utd | 08.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Inverness CT | Dunfermline | 01.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| League Cup | ST Mirren | Dunfermline | 26.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| League Cup | Dunfermline | Cove Rangers | 21.07.2026 | 5-0 |
| League Cup | Dunfermline | Dumbarton | 14.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| League Cup | East Kilbride | Dunfermline | 11.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Kelty Hearts | Dunfermline | 04.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Clyde | Dunfermline | 27.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Botosani | Dunfermline | 25.06.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Livingston VS Dunfermline
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Livingston vs Dunfermline
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Livingston vs Dunfermline
htmlThere's something special about a local derby early in the season. When Livingston host Dunfermline in the Scottish Championship, the stakes feel personal before a single ball is even kicked.
These two sides know each other well. Too well, perhaps. Their recent head-to-head record tells a fascinating story of swings and momentum shifts. Dunfermline hammered Livingston 3-0 back in October 2024, yet Livingston bounced back with a 2-0 win at the start of that same season. Then Livingston took revenge in the Challenge Cup earlier in 2025. This fixture rarely produces a dull narrative.
Here's what you need to watch for, though. In their last six meetings, only one game has produced more than two goals. That's a significant pattern that casual fans will completely overlook. The low-scoring trend in this fixture is remarkably consistent, and I think that shapes the smartest betting approach here.
Livingston come into this as clear favourites, priced at 1.73, and their early Championship form backs that up. Three points from two games, sitting fifth, they showed resilience with a 2-0 win over Queen's Park on opening weekend. Dunfermline, meanwhile, sit just below them in sixth with two points, claiming a goalless draw at Inverness before sharing the spoils 1-1 at home to Ayr United. Solid, but not spectacular.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Dunfermline being genuine promotion contenders just yet. Their pre-season showed promise, including a superb 5-0 League Cup win over Cove Rangers, but they also suffered a painful 3-0 defeat against East Kilbride in that same competition. Inconsistency is their biggest enemy right now.
Tactically, Livingston's home advantage matters enormously in this division. Their compact defensive shape, evident throughout recent campaigns, will make life difficult for Dunfermline's attacking players. I expect Livingston to control the tempo, frustrate their opponents, and nick a narrow win.
My bold prediction? Livingston win 1-0, likely through a set-piece or a moment of individual quality in the second half. The Under 2.5 goals market looks genuinely valuable here given the historical pattern, and Livingston to win to nil at attractive odds deserves serious consideration from anyone looking for an edge.
Saturday evening in West Lothian. A derby. Early season bragging rights on the line. This one's going to matter. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| 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 | 37 | Attacker | 181 | 70 |
| S. Blaney | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 190 cm | 79 kg |
| G. Carey | Republic of Ireland | 37 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 74 kg |
| S. May | Scotland | 33 | Attacker | 178 | 60 |
| S. Pittman | Scotland | 34 | Attacker | 173 | 62 |
| L. Smith | Scotland | 26 | Midfielder | 176 | 67 |
| A. Winter | Scotland | 24 | Attacker | 170 | 61 |
| R. McGowan | Australia | 37 | 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 | 31 | 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 | 24 | Defender | 173 cm | 58 kg |
| M. Tait | Scotland | 20 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| E. Myles | Scotland | 17 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Amade | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 170 | 62 |
| D. Wotherspoon | Canada | 36 | Midfielder | 172 | 76 |
| J. Cáceres | Peru | 24 | Midfielder | 172 | 65 |
| J. Chilokoa-Mullen | Scotland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. MacLeod | Scotland | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Munn | Northern Ireland | 20 | Goalkeeper | 191 cm | n/a |
| Ephrahim Yeboah | Italy | 20 | Attacker | 177 | n/a |
Livingston vs Dunfermline match odds
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