Our prediction for this Scottish Premiership match:
Livingston and St. Mirren, the two mid-table sides, face each other at Tony Macaroni Arena in what is expected to be a close Premiership encounter. The Lions have been struggling in the national championship after the World Cup break, with the team heading into Wednesday’s clash following back-to-back defeats to Celtic (1-2) and Hibernian (0-4). Given Livingston’s shaky defence, we do not believe that home win should be considered.
Jason Holt is banned for the hosts, while Jackson Longridge is likely to replace fellow defender Dylan Bahamboula in the starting XI as the Republic of Congo international limped off with injury at the weekend. Meanwhile, the Saints aim to build on a 3-1 win over Aberdeen, and we predict that the visitors will take advantage of the current situation in Livingston’s dressing room. As for the away side, Greg Kiltie could sneak into the starting XI after scoring as a substitute against the Dons.
Highlighted Player (Marcus Fraser):
Marcus Fraser is a Scottish footballer who plays for Ross County as a defender. Fraser is a product of Celtic football school, but he made no more than one appearance for the Hoops in the Scottish Premier League. He played his only game for the Scottish giants in a 3-1 win at Inverness on February 9, 2013.
After ending his loan spell with Cowdenbeath, Marcus Fraser signed a deal with Ross County in 2015. Over the years, the defender has established himself as a first-team regular with the Staggies, making 26 appearances in the Scottish top flight last term.
Speaking of his international career, Fraser has five caps for the Scotland U21 team, but he has yet to earn a call-up for the senior team. His main position on the field is a right-back, but he is capable of producing good performances as a centre-back as well. Marcus Fraser was born in Bishopbriggs, Scotland, on June 23, 1994.
Highlighted Team (St Mirren):
St Mirren are Scottish football club that compete in the Scotland Premier League. Founded in 1877, the Buddies play home games at St Mirren Park. The venue, which was built in 2009, can hold up to 8,000 spectators.
St Mirren are well known for their white and black home kit, while black and violet are the dominant colours of their away kit. The Scottish club played their first match against Johnstone Britannia on October 6, 1877, winning the game by one goal to nil. St Mirren have a bitter rivalry with Greenock Morton, and there have always been fireworks in clashes between the two clubs.
The Buddies recorded their biggest win on January 30, 1960, with the team crushing Glasgow University 15-0 in the Scottish Cup. David McCrae is leading the club’s all-time goal-scoring chart with 221 league goals. St Mirren have won the Scotland Premiership three times (1925/26, 1958/59, 1986/87).