Football Result

Lewis Smith 26'
Cláudio Braga 47'
Alexandros Kyziridis 90'+1'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
38.6%
26.1%
35.3%
We were not sure.
Power Comparison in the League
0.435
0.619
Game Stats
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots
6
14
Possession
40%
60%
Fouls
16
15
Yellow Cards
7
2
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
5
9
Offsides
0
0
Saves
1
1
Team Formations
4-2-3-1
3-5-2


Location
Home of the Set Fare Arena, Livingston, Scotland
Attendance
7,770
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-08-31 | Game Summary

In a Scottish Premiership match held at the Home of the Set Fare Arena on August 30, 2025, Heart of Midlothian defeated Livingston 2-1. The AI had predicted a Livingston win before the game, making the actual result an upset. The game was considered a balanced one by the AI model.
Livingston, playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, opened the scoring with a goal from Lewis Smith in the 26th minute. Heart of Midlothian, lining up in a 3-5-2 formation, responded in the second half with a goal from Claudio Braga in the 47th minute. The winning goal came late in stoppage time, scored by Alexandros Kyziridis in the 91st minute, securing the victory for the away side.
Heart of Midlothian dominated possession with 60%, while Livingston had 40%. Heart of Midlothian registered 14 total shots, with 3 on target, compared to Livingston's 6 total shots and 2 on target. Livingston committed slightly more fouls (16) compared to Heart of Midlothian (15) and accumulated a high number of yellow cards (7) against Heart of Midlothian's 2.
Livingston's recent form has been inconsistent with a loss to Celtic (3-0), a win against Falkirk (3-1), and a draw with Kilmarnock (2-2). Heart of Midlothian has been in better form, with wins against Dundee United (3-2) and Aberdeen (2-0), and a draw against Motherwell (3-3).
Livingston's next game is against Aberdeen away. Aberdeen have been struggling recently, losing against FCSB (3-0), drawing with FCSB (2-2) and losing to Celtic (0-2). Heart of Midlothian face a tough challenge in their next match against Rangers away. Rangers have been struggling lately, losing to Club Brugge (6-0) and drawing with St Mirren (1-1).
Looking at the head-to-head record, Heart of Midlothian have had the upper hand in recent encounters against Livingston. Considering the recent form of both teams, Heart of Midlothian seem to be in a better position than Livingston. The high number of yellow cards for Livingston suggests disciplinary issues that need to be addressed.

2025-08-29 | Pre-game insights

On August 30, 2025, Livingston will face Heart of Midlothian in a Scottish Premiership clash at the Home of the Set Fare Arena. An AI predicts a Livingston victory, despite their lower team rate (0.435) compared to Hearts (0.619). Livingston's win probability stands at 38.6%, edging out Hearts' 35.3%, while a draw is predicted with 26.1% probability. Livingston's recent form is mixed, with a heavy defeat to Celtic marring wins against Falkirk and Ross County.
Meanwhile, Heart of Midlothian, led by their star midfielder, John Smith, is coming from a series of good matches, except the draw against Motherwell. Smith's playmaking abilities will be key for Hearts. However, the AI favors Livingston, taking into account all influencing parameters. Will Livingston defy the odds and secure a home win against a strong Hearts side? The match promises intrigue and perhaps a surprise result.