Livingston vs Hearts: Head-to-Head and Recent Match Trends
Introduction
The fixture between Livingston and Hearts remains a notable barometer of form in the Scottish Premiership. Understanding the head-to-head record and recent meetings is important for fans, analysts and bettors alike: it highlights historical patterns, scoring trends and which side has gained the upper hand in recent seasons.
Main body
Head-to-head overview
According to head-to-head data up to 5 April 2026, Hearts hold a clear advantage in direct meetings. Of the matches recorded, Hearts have won 25, Livingston have won 9 and 12 encounters have finished level. The pair average 2.52 goals per match when they meet, underlining a tendency for open games between the clubs.
Recent meetings and results
The most recent notable meeting reported was on 30 August 2025, when Hearts won 2-1 away at Livingston, as recorded by ESPN. That result is part of a wider recent run: Livingston have lost each of their last five Scottish Premiership games against Heart of Midlothian. BBC reporting notes that Livingston have never before lost six consecutive top-flight games to Hearts, a record that underscores Hearts’ recent dominance in this fixture.
Context and form notes
BBC coverage of the fixture also highlights long-term trends: Hearts have lost only twice in their last 28 top-flight matches against Livingston, a sequence made up of 16 wins and 10 draws for Hearts. The two defeats in that run occurred in December 2018 (a 5-0 result) and September 2022 (1-0). Separately, Livingston have failed to score in each of their last two league matches; they have not been kept scoreless in three consecutive Scottish Premiership games since April 2024.
Conclusion
The recent data and head-to-head record suggest Hearts enter their meetings with Livingston as the statistically stronger side, particularly over the last few seasons. For Livingston to change the pattern they will need to find goals after consecutive scoreless league games. For followers of the fixture, the averages and recent outcomes point to competitive ties but with Hearts holding the momentum — a useful short-term forecast for supporters, analysts and match observers ahead of future encounters.
