Aggressive Livingston should relish playoff pressure against favourites Partick

Ladbrokes Premiership playoff final first leg
BT Sport 1, 7.45pm Thursday

Livingston could stun Partick Thistle early on in the Ladbrokes Premiership playoff final first leg.

David Hopkin's side have again been written off by bookies despite an incredible first season back in the Championship.

Their aggressive, direct game is not to everyone's taste but their fitness cannot be questioned and they will run all day for their manager, as Dundee United found out in the last round when they ran out of steam.

Thistle like to try and play attractive football but that has been their downfall this season and Livi should relish the occasion. Veteran striker Lee Miller loves a battle and it could be a tough night for the Firhill men.

Recommendation
Livingston to score before 63rd minute
2pts 5-6 bet365

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Team news
Livingston
The hosts are missing striker Ryan Hardie.

Partick
Thistle welcome back Niall Keown from suspension but Stuart Bannigan is still injured.

Key stat
The sides met in July in the Betfred Cup with Livingston winning on penalties.

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