Brechin vs Livingston Predictions, Odds & Sports Betting Tips 07/15/2023

Brechin have a huge task on their hands as they host Livingston in the Scottish League Cup on Saturday. The Highland League outfit go into the game as massive underdogs against their Premiership opponents, but will be hoping to pull off a huge victory. Our sports betting tip for the match can help you land a victory of your own, so read on for our verdict on the game.  

Brechin finished top of the Highlands League last season, which earned them a place in the Pyramid Playoffs. Unfortunately, their campaign ended in agonizing fashion as they lost on penalties to The Spartans in the semi finals. That means another season outside of the SFL for the Hedgemen.

Their 2022/23 success was built on a rock solid defence that conceded just 16 goals in 34 games. On top of that, they scored over 100 goals and finished the season with just one defeat to their name.

Livingston’s 2022/23 season had little to write home about. They finished their SPL campaign in eighth place, with just one win and three goals in their final six games. Their cup campaigns were equally underwhelming as they fell at the second hurdle in both domestic competitions.

Livi boss David Martindale has made big changes to his squad, with six players leaving over the Summer. He has added Scottish international Mikey Devlin to the squad and will be hoping to introduce a few more new names before the League season begins next month.

Brechin and Livingston have met 64 times previously, with Livingston leading 28-17 in the overall head-to-head. The recent record also favours the visitors, as Brechin have recorded just one win from the two sides' previous nine encounters.

The two teams have only met once before in the League Cup, with Livingston emerging 3-0 winners in a 2007 first round clash.

If you are looking for a betting bonus for the game, our statistical highlights are an excellent starting point. They look at the recent record between the two teams and contain some key pointers to help you find a winning bet.

Unsurprisingly, the current football betting odds have Livingston as huge favourites for the match. Betting apps have them as short as 2/11 for victory, whereas you can generally get around 12/1 on Brechin pulling off a shock. Given the very short odds of an away win, our betting tip for the game will attempt to give you some additional value.

Brechin know how to find the back of the net, and whilst there is a huge gulf in class between the two teams, we have every reason to believe that the Hedgemen can create chances. That being said, anything other than a Livingston victory would be a massive surprise.

It is hard to disagree with the bookmaker’s verdict on the game. But odds of 2/11 represent very poor value and will put off the majority of bettors. With that in mind, our tip for the game is to take the 15/8 on Livingston winning and both teams to score.