Hamilton vs Livingston Predictions

A struggling Livingston side will travel to South Lanarkshire where Hamilton will host them at the New Douglas Park. Can the Accies pick up their second win of the season?

After barely avoiding relegation last season, Hamilton is still struggling to find their feet this campaign in the league. The Accies are floating just above the drop zone on 5 points, but a defeat could plunge them back at the bottom.

Brian Rice’s men have just come from a goalless draw at St Mirren- a potential relegation rival- a week after unluckily losing 3 points to Celtic at home. The Accies have also drawn 2-2 with Hearts thanks to a George Oakley double and have also convincingly beaten Kilmarnock 2-0, although that game was on the opening day of the season.

Livingston’s season has seemingly taken a turn for the worse, with the West Lothian club losing their last 3 games. However, the trio of fixtures was against Rangers- both in the league and league cup- and Aberdeen, so there’s no shame in failing to pick up a positive result.

Livi was were able to frustrate the Gers in their midweek cup clash, as Steven Gerrard’s side were only able to win 1-0 thanks to an early goal by Glen Kamara. Against Aberdeen, Gary Holt’s men weren’t able to keep the Dons at bay, but they also made life difficult for them as they denied Aberdeen the 2^nd goal until the last minute.

Hamilton is in desperate need of points and this could be the perfect chance for them to snatch all 3 points against a weakened Livingston side. The Lions have scored at least once in their last 8 games away from home, so it’s easy to suggest that they could snatch one here too. Hamilton’s home form is far from perfect, with only win at New Douglas Park in their last 5 games. We’re backing the Accies to cause an upset and take all 3 points here, with a final score of 2-1.