Livingston vs St Johnstone Predictions

Livingston v St Johnstone predictions for their Scottish Cup clash at the Almondvale. Scottish Premiership strugglers St Johnstone face Livingston on Monday, aiming for a Scottish Cup semi-final spot despite their league struggles. Read on for all our predictions and betting tips.

Scottish Cup | Quarter-Finals  | Mar 10, 2025 at 7:45pm UK at Tony Macaroni Arena

Livingston vs St Johnstone Predictions

Can St Johnstone Survive Livingston’s Cup Challenge?

• Livingston’s Fortress – Unbeaten in their last 11 matches, including six straight home games, showing their strength at the Tony Macaroni Arena.
• St Johnstone’s Away Woes – The Saints have won just two of their last 15 away games, highlighting their struggles on the road.
• Both Teams to Score Trend – St Johnstone have scored in eight of their last nine away matches, with only Celtic managing to keep them out.

Best Bet for Livingston vs St Johnstone

The Scottish Cup quarter-finals throw up an intriguing contest as St Johnstone travel to face Livingston on Monday evening. With both clubs eyeing different objectives this season—Livingston pushing for an instant return to the top tier, while St Johnstone battle to retain their place in the Premiership—this cup tie serves as a crucial test of their resilience.

Livingston, who were relegated from the Premiership last season, are in the thick of a Championship title race and have been in strong form of late. They dispatched Ross County in the previous round with an impressive 3-2 victory before easing past Cove Rangers in the fifth round, showcasing their attacking capabilities. Australian forward Tete Yengi played a key role in their latest cup triumph, netting twice, and he will be central to their hopes again.

On the other hand, St Johnstone find themselves at the foot of the Premiership table and struggling to find consistency. While they scraped past Hamilton Academical in the last round courtesy of a late winner from Adama Sidibeh, their league form remains patchy. However, their recent run of five wins in eight games suggests they are finally showing signs of fight, and they will arrive in West Lothian with belief that they can progress.

Best Bet for Livingston vs St Johnstone

At BettingTips4You.com, we don’t overload readers with a range of predictions—we focus on delivering a single best bet per match, ensuring quality over quantity. For this clash, the standout selection is Livingston to win and both teams to score.

Why Back Livingston to Win and Both Teams to Score?

Livingston have built a strong foundation at home, making the Tony Macaroni Arena a difficult place for opponents. Their artificial pitch gives them an advantage, and they are unbeaten in their last 11 matches, including six at home. David Martindale’s side have momentum and confidence, driven by their Championship promotion push.

Tete Yengi and Robbie Muirhead have been key figures in attack, with Yengi’s brace in the last round underlining his ability to make the difference. With St Johnstone struggling defensively, the home side should find opportunities to exploit.

That said, St Johnstone have found the net in eight of their last nine away games, with Celtic the only side to shut them out in that period. Adama Sidibeh has shown he can deliver in crucial moments, and with Livingston’s high attacking line, there is every chance the visitors can nick a goal on the break.

Simo Valakari’s men have improved in recent weeks, but they still struggle to maintain defensive discipline for a full 90 minutes. Their recent 1-1 draw at Dundee, where they surrendered a lead, highlighted these issues. Given Livingston’s attacking strengths and St Johnstone’s habit of scoring even when struggling, backing both teams to find the net alongside a home win offers value.

BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick says:
“Livingston’s unbeaten run at home speaks for itself, and their attacking form, led by Yengi and Muirhead, makes them a real threat. St Johnstone can get on the scoresheet, but it’s hard to see them stopping a Livi side in full flow. A home win with both teams scoring looks the way to go.“

Predicted Score: Livingston 2-1 St Johnstone

While St Johnstone will put up a fight, Livingston’s superior form and home advantage should see them through. The visitors have only won two of their last 15 away matches, and their defensive fragility could cost them. Expect a close battle, but one that ultimately ends in Livi’s favour.

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