Celtic vs LASK Linz Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
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by Kennedy Kechula | in Champions League Predictions
With the St. Johnstone match postponed, Celtic have the all-clear to prepare for their Champions League playoff tie against Austrian side LASK. The two face off on Wednesday, with Celtic eyeing a home win in the first leg. This early in the season, these teams have proven to be sharp in attack, and our prediction here favors a high-scoring encounter.
Celtic are coming off a 4-0 win over Dundee United in the League Cup. They have now scored 10 goals in their three competitive matches so far, while conceding once.
This will be their second home game of the season; Celtic are unbeaten in their last eight home matches. In six of those wins, they had a 2+ goal margin.
LASK are back in European football after a one-year absence. When last here, they featured in the Conference League 2024/25 season. They failed to win a game back then, losing three of their league phase matches.
The reigning Austrian champs are on an impressive run so far this season, winning all four matches. They will hope to keep that as they chase history, seeking a first-ever main draw appearance in the UCL.
From their 4-1 win over Ried, LASK only had one setback – conceding for the first time this season. They have won five of their last six matches in competitive action, bringing here good momentum.
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Celtic v LASK Linz Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.8 | 3.95 | 4 |
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1.77 | 4.05 | 4.15 |
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1.78 | 4.04 | 4.1 |
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1.78 | 4.04 | 4.1 |
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1.77 | 4.05 | 4.15 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Celtic and LASK Linz?
Our prediction for the Celtic vs LASK Linz match is: more than 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 19/08/2026 between Celtic and LASK Linz in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 38.51% for a win of Celtic against LASK Linz with odds of 1.83 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Celtic vs LASK Linz is 22% with odds of 4.2 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 39.49% chance ⭐ for a win of LASK Linz vs Celtic with odds of 4.3 at Tonybet.
Celtic - LASK Linz Prediction and Best Odds:
| Celtic LASK Linz Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| LASK Linz wins | 39.49% | 4.3 at Tonybet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 71.82% | 1.66 at 1xbet |
| Both Team To Score | 50% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: LASK Linz | 15.05% | 9.75 at Roobet |
Celtic vs LASK Linz Form
Celtic and LASK Linz Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Scottish League Cup
9 Aug 2026 - Scottish Premiership
3 Aug 2026 - Scottish Premiership
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
14 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Aug 2026 - Scottish Premiership
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
23 May 2026 - Scottish Cup
16 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
10 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Scottish League Cup
9 Aug 2026 - Scottish Premiership
14 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
7 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
13 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
3 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Aug 2026 - Austrian Bundesliga
9 Aug 2026 - Austrian Bundesliga
31 Jul 2026 - Austrian Bundesliga
25 Jul 2026 - ÖFB Cup
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
14 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Aug 2026 - Austrian Bundesliga
31 Jul 2026 - Austrian Bundesliga
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
14 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
9 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Aug 2026 - Austrian Bundesliga
25 Jul 2026 - ÖFB Cup
27 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
24 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Austrian Bundesliga
1 May 2026 - ÖFB Cup
Celtic against LASK Linz Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 3 - 5 - 2
Substitutes
R. Doohan
DefenderD. Murray
M. Balikwisha
L. Scales
A. Ralston
S. Tounekti
L. McCowan
R. Hatate
J. Forrest
ForwardH. Hassan
J. Kenny
C. Osmand
F. Schillinger
T. Schutzenauer
DefenderM. Verhaeghe
M. Bogarde
Y. Dibango
A. Smakaj
M. Freckleton
MidfielderA. Schoepf
F. Flecker
ForwardC. Lang
Celtic - LASK Linz Key Points
- Eight of Celtic’s last 10 home matches had 3+ goals.
- 17 goals have been netted in LASK’s four matches this season.
- Celtic have scored 3.0 goals on average in their last three games.
- In the only previous meeting between these sides, seven goals were scored.
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Our Celtic vs LASK Linz Prediction
These sides have contrasting back stories but one identical ambition. Celtic are looking to return to the UCL main draw, while LASK have never made it that far in the competition. One side will fail in their targets, and that will stem from the first leg performance and outcome.
Whatever it will be, we can only foresee a high-scoring first-leg fixture. These two have been free-scoring so far in the season, and we expect to see the same in this encounter, even as both have been good defensively. Our prediction for Celtic v LASK is for more than 2.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Celtic LASK Linz
| Celtic vs LASK Linz | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Celtic wins | 1.8 | 1.83 | +1.7% |
| Draw | 3.5 | 4.2 | +20.0% |
| LASK Linz wins | 4.8 | 4.3 | -10.4% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- LASK Linz is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 10.4% since opening
- The probability of this result was 20.8% and is now 23.3% (2.4%)
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