Brechin vs Livingston Predictions

• Livingston won three of four group games a year ago and they’ve had a 100% record in preseason
• Brechin conceded three goals in three of four group games in their last appearance in 2021
• The hosts were recently beaten 5-1 in a clash with newly-promoted Premiership side Dundee

Highland side have mountain to climb

Brechin City fell short in the playoffs last term as they tried to join the Scottish Football League, leaving them to face another season in Scotland’s fifth tier. However, their new campaign begins with a huge test, as they meet Scottish Premiership side Livingston in the League Cup.

The visitors have warmed up for this one with three wins from three in friendly clashes and going up against a much lower-ranked side should provide another victory. With the hosts recently losing 5-1 to newly promoted top-flight side Dundee, this could be a long afternoon for the Highland League outfit.

Visitors to cruise to victory

Livingston won three of their four group games a year ago, including a 3-2 victory at an Albion Rovers side who finished bottom of League Two last term and dropped into the fifth tier.

The visitors also claimed a 3-0 win when these two sides met at this ground in 2021, the last time Brechin City appeared in this competition. That year they lost three of four group games, conceding at least three times in every defeat.

With the two sides having contrasting fortunes in preseason and with the hosts’ League Cup record and previous against Livingston looking troubling, back the Premiership side to score at least three times in this trip.