Dunfermline’s tight games meet a Livingston side under an interim boss
Neil Lennon’s side are fifth on 13 points from eight games and unbeaten in five league matches. Livingston, under interim head coach David Martindale since Glenn Whelan was sacked in September, are fourth on 13 points from ten games after losing 2-1 at home to Partick Thistle. Kick-off is at 16:00, with Chris Graham the referee. Dunfermline Athletic and Livingston meet at East End Park on Saturday, 17 October 2026, in round 11 of the Scottish Championship.
“Our performances have been off the charts.” – Dunfermline manager Neil Lennon
Predicted lineups: Dunfermline vs Livingston
Dunfermline are without Allan Oyirwoth, who is in concussion protocols after fainting following the Ayr game, while Olly Thomas has proved his fitness and is back in the squad. Livingston left-back Cristian Montaño went off early against Partick, and his status is unclear. The line-ups below are based on each side’s last starting XI; Dunfermline’s shape is shown as a 4-3-3.
Dunfermline Athletic Team News & Preview
Dunfermline dominated at Ayr last weekend, with almost three-quarters of the ball and 24 shots, but had to settle for a 1-1 draw after Josh Cooper’s penalty. Lennon said the SFA accepted that Ayr’s goal was offside, and he believes his side will eventually give somebody a real beating.
So far, though, their games have been tight. Their last five league matches finished 1-0, 1-1, 2-0, 1-0 and 1-1, and they have conceded only five goals all season.
What works for or against Dunfermline
- Five league goals conceded in eight games.
- Unbeaten in five league games.
- Wasteful finishing: one goal from 24 shots at Ayr.
- Oyirwoth is out with concussion.
Livingston Team News & Preview
Livingston lost 2-1 at home to Partick last weekend. They had slightly more of the ball but were outshot 12-8, with Partick having six shots on target to their one. Martindale said his side needed to be a bit more clinical. It was their second home defeat in a row after a 2-1 loss to Ayr.
They did win this fixture’s earlier meeting 2-0 in August, and Robbie Muirhead was the Championship’s Player of the Month for September.
What works for or against Livingston
- Lost their last two home games.
- One shot on target against Partick.
- Beat Dunfermline 2-0 in August.
- Muirhead was Player of the Month for September.
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Dunfermline Athletic Form, Stats & Data
Dunfermline score 0.88 goals per game and concede only 0.63; only Partick Thistle have conceded fewer. Their eight league games have produced 12 goals in total.
Livingston Form, Stats & Data
Livingston score 1.4 goals per game and concede 1.1. Away from home they have two wins and two defeats, scoring six and conceding four.
Dunfermline vs Livingston: Prediction & Betting Tip
Dunfermline’s games have been very tight. Their eight league matches have produced 12 goals, all of their last five had fewer than three, and only Partick have conceded fewer goals. Livingston have also gone quiet in front of goal, with one shot on target against Partick. I like under 2.5 goals at 1.92.
The obvious danger is Livingston’s season as a whole. Their games have averaged 2.5 goals, they scored four at Morton, and Dunfermline create a lot of chances. If Lennon’s side finally take theirs, the under could go. But Dunfermline have kept their games low-scoring all season, and I trust that.
So it is Under 2.5 Goals at 1.92 with Winz for me, and I expect a 1-0 scoreline.