Kilmarnock vs Livingston Predictions

• Livingston picked up 30 points from 18 away trips last season
• Killie won only five of 12 clashes with the three sides below them last term
• The hosts are facing a transitional period following Derek McInnes’ departure

Livingston can punch above their weight

Livingston bounced back at the first time of asking, navigating the playoffs in order to return to the Premiership. The club’s tight budgets had brought concerns they would fade following relegation in 2024, but a 4-2 victory at Ross County booked their top-flight return.

The club continue to prove to be thorny opposition under coach David Martindale, who oversaw their meagre defence which shipped just 0.75 goals per game last term.

Livingston have been busy in the transfer market and they return to face a Killie side who are in a weaker spot than when the pair last crossed paths.

The hosts won both home meetings in 2023/24, as Derek McInnes led them to fourth and a spot in Europe. He departed in May, with the club finishing in ninth spot. Killie won only five of 12 clashes with the three sides below them, while they failed to win 10 of 19 home matches.

The visitors won 30 points from 18 trips last term, and they can make their mark in their top flight return. The club were dominant in a 1-0 League Cup defeat at Killie last month, so back them to fare better as the league season gets underway.