SlipsTips examines the Bet Builder market ahead of Hibernian's Scottish Premiership encounter with Livingston on Christmas Eve.
Hibernian vs Livingston (Saturday, 14:00)
Hibernian will be desperately seeking to put a halt to their downturn in form when they entertain Livingston at Easter Road on Christmas Eve.
Pressure is mounting on Hibs manager Lee Johnson who has watched his side slump to defeat in seven of their last eight Scottish Premiership assignments, the most recent of which was against Rangers.
Livingston, on the other hand, continue to defy expectations under David Martindale’s management, with the Lions lying sixth in the table following Wednesday’s narrow 2-1 loss at Celtic.
While Livingston have been a proverbial thorn in Hibs’ side in recent seasons, I’m going to bypass the 1×2 market and instead head to SkyBet's BuildABet feature.
Combining a minimum of five Hibernian corners with 20+ Livingston Booking points will bring about an enticing 5/6 (SkyBet) play.
Although Hibs have struggled for points in recent months, they have been prominent corner performers, having averaged 6.59 corners per-game this season so far – a tally only topped by Old Firm heavyweights Celtic and Rangers.
As for Livingston, they have proven time and time again to be extremely adept at frustrating their opponents, and that can be attributed to the fact that they have drawn a league-high average of 6.88 corners per 90 minutes from their opponents this season to date.
I’m therefore happy to side with at least five Hibs corners here, but to complete the selection, I’ll also back referee Craig Napier (AV 41.24 BP PG ) to brandish 20+ Booking Points to Livingston.
The team from the Tony Macaroni are averaging 33.13 Booking Points per-game on their top-flight travels this term, receiving 20+ in all but one of their last six Scottish Premiership outings.
In fact, this particular Bet Builder would have paid out in five of the Lions’ last six league games, so with all things considered, I see no reason to oppose a repeat in Leith on Saturday at 5/6 (SkyBet).
Recommended Bet
- Hibernian 5+ Corners
- Livingston 20+ Booking Points
- Bet Builder – 5/6 (SkyBet)
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