On 28th May 2023, Livingston will host St. Johnstone in the Premiership. Both teams have played against each other six times in the league, with St. Johnstone winning three, Livingston winning two, and one match ending in a draw.
Team Analysis:
Livingston
Livingston is currently in 5th position in the Premiership, with a current win or draw streak of 2 games, while their win and loss streaks are at 0 and 1, respectively. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches and have also failed to score in one match.
St. Johnstone
St. Johnstone is in 3rd position with a current win or draw streak of 2 games. Their win and loss streaks are both at 0. They have also failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches but have managed to score a goal in every match.
Last Matches:
Livingston:
Livingston’s last five games show a win, two draws, and two defeats. They were only able to score in three out of these last five games.
St. Johnstone:
St. Johnstone’s last five games have seen them securing two wins, one draw, and two defeats. They scored in four out of these five games.
Team Strengths and Weaknesses:
Livingston:
Livingston’s playing style involves taking a lot of long shots, playing short passes, attempting through balls often, attacking down the left, playing in their own half, rotating their first eleven, and being aggressive. They have a strong aerial duel and are capable of creating chances using through balls. However, they struggle to maintain possession of the ball and are weak defensively against through ball attacks and attacks down the wings.
St. Johnstone:
St. Johnstone’s playing style is focused on creating chances through their attacks on the left, taking a lot of shots, attempting crosses often, controlling the game in the opposition half, and playing a non-aggressive game. They also play the offside trap and consistently field the same first eleven. They are strong in attacking set pieces, creating long shot opportunities, defending set pieces, and aerial duels. However, they are weak defensively against attacks down the wings, through ball attacks, and protecting the lead.
Prediction:
Based on the data analyzed, St. Johnstone is expected to win the upcoming match with a scoreline of 2-1. St. Johnstone’s strengths in attacking set pieces, aerial duels, and creating scoring opportunities coupled with Livingston’s weaknesses in defending against through ball attacks and attacks down the wings make them the more likely winner on the day.