Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 1.62 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.62Odds
Picks by market
ResultLivingston to win ✓63% · @1.38
Double chanceLivingston or draw ✓85% · @1.08
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.14
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.10
Spartans vs Livingston: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
20:45 WAT, Tuesday 3 November: Spartans v Livingston in the Challenge Cup, played at Ainslie Park.
Current form
Spartans, last 5: WWLDW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Annan Athletic, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Livingston, last 5: WWDLL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Stenhousemuir, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Spartans 0.9 xG, Livingston 2.0 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 59% for three or more goals, 60% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Spartans 15%, draw 23%, Livingston 63%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (62%, odds 1.62). Most likely score in line with that pick: Spartans 0–2 Livingston. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Spartans15%fair 6.87 · @7.00
Draw23%fair 4.40 · @4.00
Livingston63%fair 1.59 · @1.38
2.95Expected goals
0.90Spartans xG
2.05Livingston xG
60%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–211%
0–111%
1–210%
1–110%
0–37%
1–37%
From our goals model: Spartans 0.9 – 2.0 Livingston expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Livingston to win✓
63%
1.59
1.38
Double chance
Livingston or draw✓
85%
1.17
1.08
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.65
1.67
Draw no bet
Livingston (draw no bet)✓
81%
1.23
–
Asian handicap
Livingston -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
1.14
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
59%
1.68
1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
62%
1.62
1.62
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
1.25
First team to score
Livingston to score first✓
66%
1.52
–
Half-time result
Livingston ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.16
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Livingston / FT Livingston✗
41%
2.43
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.10
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Recent results
Spartans – last 6
WWLDWL
31 Oct
vs Annan Athletic
3–2
W
24 Oct
@ Lochee United
2–1
W
17 Oct
vs Stranraer
0–2
L
13 Oct
vs Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic
1–1
D
10 Oct
@ Edinburgh City
3–1
W
3 Oct
vs Kelty Hearts
0–2
L
1.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Livingston – last 6
WWDLLW
30 Oct
@ Stenhousemuir
3–0
W
24 Oct
vs Arbroath
1–0
W
17 Oct
@ Dunfermline
0–0
D
10 Oct
vs Partick
1–2
L
3 Oct
vs Ayr Utd
1–2
L
25 Sep
@ Raith Rovers
2–0
W
1.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Spartans and Livingston.
What is the prediction for Spartans vs Livingston?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Spartans vs Livingston?
On our numbers Spartans have a 15% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Livingston 63%.
How many goals will there be in Spartans vs Livingston?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Spartans vs Livingston?
Our predicted score is Spartans 0–2 Livingston, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Spartans vs Livingston?
Spartans vs Livingston (Challenge Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Ainslie Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.