Dundee United will host Livingston at Tannadice on Sunday, looking to build on recording one of their most famous results in recent memory earlier this week with kickoff at 5 pm.
Although they were given one of the toughest Europa League draws, Dundee United likely went into their fixture with AZ Alkmaar on Thursday evening with more hope than expectation.
Nevertheless, the Tangerines rose to the occasion to claim a 1-0 victory over the Dutch, Glenn Middleton scoring a delightful goal in the second half. The Eredivisie outfit remains a favourites to progress from the tie with the reverse fixture in the Netherlands. Still, Jack Ross will be delighted that his side have allowed themselves to cause a notable shock.
That result came on the back of Dundee United drawing 1-1 with Kilmarnock last weekend, their opponents netting a last-gasp leveller after Ian Harkes was sent off in the second half.
Livingston will take encouragement from their opening fixture with Rangers, despite eventually losing out to the Europa League runners-up. The Lions led 1-0 for much of the match before conceding two goals quickly to lose 2-1.
Manager David Martindale will look for his side to get off the mark on Saturday when they travel to face opponents they regard as rivals for mid-table positions.
Dundee United vs Livingston Head to Head
Both sides have 12 games against each other, with hosts taking three wins while visitors with seven wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Dundee United 1-0 AZ Alkmaar
- Kilmarnock 1-1 Dundee United
- Dundee United 0-2 Sunderland
- Ross County 1-2 Dundee United
Away
- Livingston 1-2 Rangers
- Livingston 2-0 Kelty Hearts
- Cove Rangers 1-2 Livingston
- Albion Rovers 2-3 Livingston
Dundee United Team News
Jamie McGrath could start for Dundee United in place of suspended Paul Harkes. Ross may rest several players for the game against AZ, including one of his centre-backs and Steven Fletcher.
Livingston Team News
Phillip Cancar was forced off during the first half of Livingston’s game with Rangers, leaving him as a fitness doubt heading into this match. Cristian Montano is poised to start in place of Cancar, with no other expected changes.
Prediction and Odds
Dundee United will look to build on their 1-1 draw with AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their UEFA Cup match by beating Livingston today. However, we feel that the home side will do enough to earn at least a share of the spoils from this game.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Goals Under 2.5
