Football Result

Macauley Tait 39' OG


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
55.2%
25.1%
19.7%
That's quite a surprise.
Power Comparison in the League
0.514
0.411
Game Stats
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots
11
2
Possession
62%
38%
Fouls
17
15
Yellow Cards
3
3
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Saves
0
4
Team Formations
4-3-3
3-4-1-2


Location
Home of the Set Fare Arena, Livingston, Scotland
Attendance
4,500
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-05-03 | Game Summary

In a surprising result at the Home of the Set Fare Arena, Partick Thistle defeated Livingston 1-0 in their Scottish Championship clash. The only goal of the game came in the 39th minute, courtesy of an own goal by Livingston's Macauley Tait. Livingston dominated possession with 62%, and had more shots, 11 in total, compared to Partick Thistle's 2. Despite Livingston's offensive efforts, they only managed to get 4 shots on target, which were all saved by the Partick Thistle goalkeeper. Both teams showed a similar level of discipline, committing 17 and 15 fouls respectively, and each receiving three yellow cards.
The AI prediction favored Livingston to win, with a 55.2% win probability, making this result an upset. This outcome also suggests the AI model might have overestimated Livingston's strength (0.514) compared to Partick Thistle's (0.411). Livingston had been in excellent form prior to this match, winning their previous four Scottish Championship games convincingly, including a 5-0 thrashing of Ayr United, before losing a match. Partick Thistle's form was more inconsistent, with a recent mix of wins and losses.
Analyzing previous head-to-head encounters, Livingston had a slight edge, but the games were often closely contested. Considering Livingston's recent high-scoring victories and Partick Thistle's struggles for consistency, the AI prediction seemed reasonable before the match. However, Partick Thistle's ability to secure a victory despite being outshot demonstrates their resilience and tactical execution on the day. This win could provide Partick Thistle with momentum for their upcoming fixtures, while Livingston will need to regroup and maintain their confidence after this unexpected setback. The result emphasizes the unpredictable nature of football, even with the aid of AI analysis.