LASK vs Celtic prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the Champions League qualification final on August 25, 2026, the second leg between LASK and Celtic will take place. The hosts are clearly bidding farewell to the prestigious tournament.
LASK vs Celtic: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Linz managed to completely repeat the success of more than half a century ago this spring. Just like in 1965, they achieved a "golden double." Considering that in other seasons they barely had any titles throughout their entire history, this is remarkable! Even now, after starting with a 7-0 win in the cup, they followed up with three victories in the league, with a combined score of 9-1.
The Glasgow giants lost to Kairat on penalties in last year’s qualification and disappointed for a long time domestically. But in the end, they snatched the championship from Hearts thanks to a head-to-head victory in the final round, and then went on to win the cup final as well. This season, the favorites have started with wins in both the Premiership and the League Cup.
Everything was decided in Scotland. A goal and assist from Nygren and a brace from Camilo Duran secured a final 3-0 scoreline.
Previous Matches: LASK vs Celtic
Prior to this confrontation, there was only a friendly match in 2014. The current visitors won it convincingly, 5-2.
The hosts likely don't even believe themselves that they can get revenge and make it to the main round. However, they can still "go out with a bang"—we bet on their home victory (odds – 2.02).
LASK vs Celtic: Key Stats and Trends
- LASK have won three games in a row before their previous match with the Scots
- The club averaged 1.75 goals scored and 1.31 conceded
- Celtic won the first three matches of the season
- The team averaged 1.92 goals scored and 1.08 conceded
LASK vs Celtic: Probable Starting Lineups
LASK plays with a 1-3-1-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Jungwirth – Andrade Sedeño, João Victor Tornich – Mbuyamba, Bello, Horvat, Ljubicic, Danek, Jørgensen – Adeniran, Usor
Celtic plays with a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Sinisalo – Tierney, Trusty, Carter-Vickers, Donovan – Baur, McGregor, Nygren – Yan Hen Chung, Heg, Camilo Duran
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