Heart of Midlothian VS Livingston

This match is a round of the Scottish Premier League and will be played on January 3, 2026 at 23:00 Beijing time. The match was played by Hearts at home to Tyne Castle Park against visiting Livingston. According to the odds provided by users, the home win odds are 1.33, the draw odds are 5.00, and the away win odds are 8.50, and the market expects the home team Hearts to have an absolute advantage.

In terms of Hearts, as a traditional powerhouse in the Soviet Super League, its recent form is expected to be relatively stable, especially at home, which usually shows a strong ability to score points, and the offensive and defensive ends are relatively balanced. Livingston, as a mid-to-lower team in the league, may have a relatively up-and-down record recently, and their away ability is usually weak, and they may face greater pressure on the defensive end. The actual form of the two teams in the near future needs to be evaluated in conjunction with the specific results closer to the game, but the depth of the odds has reflected a clear gap between strength and form.

Looking back at the past head-to-head records between the two teams, Hearts usually have a psychological advantage against Livingston, especially at home games, where they have a higher win rate. In historical meetings, Hearts has often been able to suppress opponents in possession and opportunity creation, while Livingston has relied more on defensive counterattacks. In recent meetings, the result of the match may have further strengthened the expectation that Hearts would dominate the game.

The initial odds offered by the odds are 1.33 for Hearts to win, 5.00 for a draw, and 8.50 for Livingston. This is a combination of odds that are extremely biased towards the home team Hearts. The odds of a home win of 1.33 translate to a probability of about 75%, reflecting that the agency believes that Hearts winning at home is a high probability event. The odds of a draw and an away win are at a high level, and Livingston's chances of an upset are significantly undervalued at the statistical level. This odds pattern is in line with the strength positioning of both teams and the expected performance in the near future.

Based on the above analysis, Hearts have an all-round advantage at home in this game. Judging from the comparison of strength, home advantage, historical head-to-head and deep support of market odds, Hearts winning is the logical first choice. Predicting the course of the game could allow Hearts to dominate possession and continue to press, Livingston was tired of defending. The most likely outcome is that Hearts win by at least one goal. Score predictions tend to be 2-0 or 2-1.

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