Nicky Devlin's late header gives disjointed Aberdeen victory over bottom side Livingston in the Scottish Premiership as their unbeaten run extends to six matches.

Nicky Devlin's late header gave disjointed Aberdeen victory over Scottish Premiership bottom side Livingston as their unbeaten run extended to six matches. Why can Livingston not turn performances into points?

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash between Livingston and Aberdeen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

The Dons' late victory in West Lothian moves them up to seventh in the table and puts them within three points of the top six with a game in hand ahead of Wednesday's St Mirren clash.

The Dons will be hoping to avoid a repeat of their previous clash with the Lions which ended in a goalless draw at Pittodrie amid Jimmy Thelin's side's poor start.

Livingston manager David Martindale: "It's a difficult one to take. It was the same last week [against Rangers] but I papered over the cracks with the decision which went against us. "But we've got to do better in the game,

Thelin brought on five players in the second half and they made a difference. Just moments after sub Nicolas Milanovic brought out a fine save from Jerome Prior it was Topi Keskinen - another arrival from the bench - that provided the cross for Nicky Devlin to head home.

Livingston welcome back Joshua Brenet following his World Cup exploits with Curacao, while Connor McLennan is back in contention and Cammy Kerr (ankle) is closing in on a return. Mo Sylla is set to join Aidan Denholm and Shane Blaney (both hamstring) and Adam Montgomery (calf) on the sidelines.

The Dons, who won the Scottish Cup last year, have had a tricky start to the domestic campaign while also juggling Conference League commitments. After the 1-1 draw with FC Noah on Thursday night, Thelin's side - now unbeaten in five - visit Livingston in the Premiership on Sunday.