Celtic vs LASK Linz predictions, Aug 19, 2026

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As Celtic prepares to host LASK Linz in the UEFA Champions League on August 19, 2026, both teams come into the match with contrasting recent forms. Celtic has managed to secure victory in 2 of their last 5 matches, showcasing a commitment to defensive solidity but struggling to find consistent attacking fluidity. Their home advantage at Celtic Park will be crucial, as the passionate atmosphere can often elevate the players’ performance.

Meanwhile, LASK Linz is in formidable shape, winning 4 of their last 5 encounters. This track record highlights their offensive efficiency and tactical discipline, making them a challenging opponent. LASK has demonstrated the ability to exploit vulnerabilities in their opposition, and they will be looking to carry this momentum into the prestigious Champions League setting.

The bookmakers currently favor Celtic with odds at 1.62 for a home win, reflecting a 58.3% probability of success according to predictive models. However, LASK’s recent form cannot be overlooked, with a calculated chance of an away win sitting at 17.6%. This match promises to be tightly contested, with both sides holding distinct strengths. As always, while statistics offer valuable insights, the unpredictable nature of football means no outcome is guaranteed.

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Celtic
57.9%
Draw
23.9%
LASK
18.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 1.63 4.00 5.25
bet_at_home 1.62 4.05 5.35
betsson 1.64 3.90 5.10
MarathonBet 1.65 4.14 5.59
WilliamHill 1.59 3.90 5.25
Pinnacle 1.62 3.93 5.32
Best for US Customers 1.64 3.95 5.20

Latest Results

09.08.26 Kilmarnock FC – Celtic – 1:5
03.08.26 Celtic – Dundee FC – 1:0
25.07.26 Celtic – AC Milan – 2:2
18.07.26 Celtic – Middlesbrough FC – 1:1
14.07.26 Sporting Lisbon – Celtic – 4:1
09.08.26 Austria Wien – LASK Linz – 0:2
31.07.26 LASK Linz – Grazer AK – 3:0
25.07.26 SC Kalsdorf – LASK Linz – 0:7
18.07.26 LASK Linz – Fortuna Düsseldorf – 2:0
14.07.26 LASK Linz – Fenerbahçe – 1:2

Facts

  • First leg.
  • Celtic has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • LASK is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • In this match, Celtic is a strong favorite.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Celtic won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 5:2.

    Latest Head To Head

    08.07.14 LASK Linz – Celtic – 2:5

    Standings

    Draw

    1/8-finals

    1 Borac Banja Luka Levski Sofia 0 : 4, 1 : 1
    2 ML Vitebsk Univ. Craiova 0 : 1, 1 : 4
    3 Omonia Bye
    4 Kairat Almaty Sutjeska 2 : 0, 2 : 1
    8 Bye AEK Athens
    9 Celtic Bye
    16 Bye LASK
    17 Thun Bye
    18 Bye Din. Zagreb
    19 Klaksvik Bissen 2 : 1, 2 : 1
    20 Kauno Zalgiris Drita 3 : 2, 1 : 1
    24 Bye Viking
    25 Mjallby Bye
    26 Lincoln Red Imps Inter Escaldes 1 : 1, 3 : 1
    27 Flora Iberia 1999 2 : 2, 2 : 3
    28 Bye Slovan Bratislava
    29 Ararat-Armenia Riga FC 2 : 3, 2 : 0
    30 Floriana Shamrock Rovers 1 : 5, 2 : 0
    31 Petrocub Egnatia 1 : 6, 1 : 1
    32 Bye Celje
    33 Vikingur Reykjavik Gyor 2 : 2, 1 : 0
    34 Bye H. Beer Sheva
    35 Tre Fiori Larne 1 : 2, 0 : 1
    36 Bye Crvena zvezda
    37 Aarhus Bye
    38 Bye Lech Poznan
    39 Sabah Baku TNS 2 : 1, 2 : 0
    40 Vardar KuPS 3 : 2, 0 : 2
    41 Fenerbahce Bye
    42 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    43 Sturm Graz Bye
    44 Bye Hearts
    45 Sparta Prague Bye
    48 Bye Lyon
    49 Olympiacos Piraeus Bye
    52 Bye Nijmegen
    53 Royale Union SG Bye
    56 Bye Bodo/Glimt

    Quarter-finals

    1 Levski Sofia Univ. Craiova 2 : 2, 1 : 0
    2 Omonia Kairat Almaty 0 : 2, 1 : 0
    4 Bye AEK Athens
    5 Celtic Bye
    8 Bye LASK
    9 Thun Din. Zagreb 2 : 3, 1 : 1
    10 Klaksvik Kauno Zalgiris 0 : 1, 0 : 0
    12 Bye Viking
    13 Mjallby Lincoln Red Imps 0 : 0, 3 : 0
    14 Iberia 1999 Slovan Bratislava 1 : 1, 0 : 2
    15 Ararat-Armenia Shamrock Rovers 1 : 2, 2 : 0
    16 Egnatia Celje 2 : 3, 3 : 3
    17 Vikingur Reykjavik H. Beer Sheva 0 : 2, 2 : 1
    18 Larne Crvena zvezda 0 : 5, 0 : 4
    19 Aarhus Lech Poznan 5 : 1, 1 : 4
    20 Sabah Baku KuPS 2 : 0, 1 : 0
    21 Fenerbahce Gornik Zabrze 1 : 1, 1 : 0
    22 Sturm Graz Hearts 2 : 0, 4 : 0
    23 Sparta Prague Bye
    24 Bye Lyon
    25 Olympiacos Piraeus Bye
    26 Bye Nijmegen
    27 Royale Union SG Bye
    28 Bye Bodo/Glimt

    Semi-finals

    1 Levski Sofia Kairat Almaty 1 : 0, 1 : 0
    2 Bye AEK Athens
    3 Celtic Bye
    4 Bye LASK
    5 Din. Zagreb Kauno Zalgiris 2 : 1, 5 : 0
    6 Bye Viking
    7 Mjallby Slovan Bratislava 0 : 2, 1 : 2
    8 Ararat-Armenia Celje 0 : 2, 2 : 1
    9 H. Beer Sheva Crvena zvezda 2 : 0, 1 : 0
    10 Aarhus Sabah Baku 0 : 4, 2 : 1
    11 Fenerbahce Sturm Graz 1 : 0, 2 : 0
    12 Sparta Prague Lyon 0 : 3, 2 : 1
    13 Olympiacos Piraeus Nijmegen 1 : 2, 0 : 0
    14 Royale Union SG Bodo/Glimt 2 : 3, 3 : 3

    Final

    1 Levski Sofia AEK Athens
    2 Celtic LASK
    3 Din. Zagreb Viking
    4 Slovan Bratislava Celje
    5 H. Beer Sheva Sabah Baku
    6 Fenerbahce Lyon
    7 Nijmegen Bodo/Glimt

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