On 05.04.2026, Heart OF Midlothian meets Livingston in the Scottish Premiership. This match is crucial for Heart OF Midlothian to maintain their lead. We've analyzed their strategies, form, and head-to-head records. Follow our betting tips and place your bet on Heart OF Midlothian!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart Of Midlothian | 31 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 53/25 | 66 |
| 2 | Rangers | 31 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 56/26 | 63 |
| 3 | Celtic | 31 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 56/34 | 61 |
| 10 | ST Mirren | 31 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 25/47 | 27 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 31 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 35/60 | 27 |
| 12 | Livingston | 31 | 1 | 12 | 18 | 31/61 | 15 |
Key Player Statistics: Livingston vs Heart OF Midlothian
Livingston vs Heart OF Midlothian Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Heart Of Midlothian | Livingston | 03.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Livingston | Heart Of Midlothian | 30.08.2025 | 1-2 |
| Premiership | Heart Of Midlothian | Livingston | 13.04.2024 | 4-2 |
| Premiership | Livingston | Heart Of Midlothian | 02.01.2024 | 1-2 |
| Premiership | Heart Of Midlothian | Livingston | 01.11.2023 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Livingston | Heart Of Midlothian | 29.01.2023 | 0-0 |
| Premiership | Heart Of Midlothian | Livingston | 12.11.2022 | 1-1 |
| Premiership | Livingston | Heart Of Midlothian | 03.09.2022 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Heart Of Midlothian | Livingston | 19.03.2022 | 2-0 |
| FA Cup | Heart Of Midlothian | Livingston | 12.02.2022 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Premiership | Livingston | Falkirk | 04.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premiership | Livingston | Motherwell | 31.01.2026 | 0-2 |
| Premiership | Aberdeen | Livingston | 24.01.2026 | 6-2 |
| Premiership | Livingston | ST Mirren | 20.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Heart Of Midlothian | Dundee | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Kilmarnock | Heart Of Midlothian | 14.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Heart Of Midlothian | Aberdeen | 28.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Heart Of Midlothian | Falkirk | 21.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Rangers | Heart Of Midlothian | 15.02.2026 | 4-2 |
| Premiership | Heart Of Midlothian | Hibernian | 10.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | ST Mirren | Heart Of Midlothian | 03.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Dundee Utd | Heart Of Midlothian | 31.01.2026 | 0-3 |
| Premiership | Heart Of Midlothian | Celtic | 25.01.2026 | 2-2 |
| FA Cup | Heart Of Midlothian | Falkirk | 17.01.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Livingston VS Heart OF Midlothian
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Livingston vs Heart OF Midlothian
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Livingston vs Heart OF Midlothian
This one is already decided on paper. Hearts sit top of the Scottish Premiership with 66 points from 31 games, while Livingston are scrapping at the bottom with just 15 points. The gulf between these two sides right now is enormous. But football doesn't care about spreadsheets, and that's exactly why we're here.
Hearts come into this in genuinely impressive form. They've won their last two — beating Dundee 1-0 at home and Aberdeen 1-0 before that. Four of their last five results have been 1-0 wins. That's a team with serious defensive discipline and just enough quality up front to grind out results when they need them.
Here's what you need to watch for — Cláudio Braga and Lawrence Shankland are the real danger. Braga leads the scoring charts with 12 goals in 31 appearances. Shankland has 11 in just 22 games. That's terrifying for any defence, let alone one that's shipped 61 goals this season. Livingston have been absolutely battered at the back, and that's not an exaggeration.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that home advantage levels the playing field here. The head-to-head record tells a clear story. Hearts have won five of the last six meetings between these two sides. Livingston's only win in recent history came back in September 2022. The Jambos are dominant in this fixture.
Now here's the surprising stat that casual fans might overlook. Livingston have collected eight red cards between just four players this season. C. Montaño, Bokila, and McGowan have all seen red. With Hearts pressing high and Livingston under pressure, a disciplinary flashpoint feels very likely. The market for a Livingston player to be carded offers real value here.
On the betting side, Hearts at 1.55 to win is short but fair given everything we know. The smarter play might be Hearts to win and both teams to score — given Livingston's attack has shown enough life to trouble anyone, having scored 31 goals despite their chaotic season.
My bold prediction? Hearts win 2-1, with Braga getting on the scoresheet and at least one yellow card for a Livingston defender trying desperately to contain him.
Livingston need points to survive. Hearts need points to claim the title. Something has to give — and I know which side I'm backing.
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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 | 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 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Devlin | Australia | 27 | Midfielder | 169 | 68 |
| M. Steinwender | Austria | 25 | Defender | 190 | 77 |
| F. Kent | England | 30 | Defender | 188 | 76 |
| Y. Dhanda | England | 27 | Midfielder | 173 | 65 |
| S. Kingsley | Scotland | 31 | Defender | 178 | 67 |
| B. Baningime | Congo DR | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| E. Kabangu | Belgium | 28 | Attacker | 178 | 72 |
| S. Findlay | Scotland | 30 | Defender | 191 | 82 |
| Z. Clark | Scotland | 33 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 85 |
| C. Halkett | Scotland | 30 | Defender | 183 | 83 |
| R. Fulton | Scotland | 29 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 80 |
| J. McCart | Scotland | 28 | Defender | 178 | 66 |
| O. McEntee | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 190 | 74 |
| C. Nieuwenhof | Australia | 25 | Midfielder | 182 | 73 |
| P. Kabore | Burkina Faso | 24 | Attacker | 180 | n/a |
| M. Drammeh | Gambia | 24 | Attacker | 188 | n/a |
| K. Vargas | Costa Rica | 23 | Attacker | 178 | 73 |
| M. Tait | Scotland | 20 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| A. Forrester | Scotland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Kerjota | Albania | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Livingston vs Heart OF Midlothian match odds
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