LASK vs Liverpool prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 14, 2026
On October 14, 2026, LASK will face Liverpool in the second round of the Champions League league phase. The visitors are expected to do nothing less than win.
LASK vs Liverpool: team news and expert analysis
The Linz club won the league title—for the first time in more than six decades! They have also made a decent start this season, although there have been dropped points and even a defeat. After the break, they also lost to Rapid Vienna, 0-2.
The powerhouse from Anfield not only failed to retain their Premier League title but also dropped to fifth place. As a result, the manager changed in the summer: Slot was dismissed and Iraola was brought in. However, Andoni has also had his share of slip-ups at the start, albeit in the form of draws rather than defeats. In the most recent round, they lost 0-3 to Manchester City.
The Austrians impressed in qualifying. After losing 0-3 in Glasgow, they thrashed Celtic 5-1 in the return leg! However, they then lost 0-1 away to AEK in Greece in the opening round, failing to respond to Marin's goal in the 22nd minute. The English side hosted Atlético and conceded early. But they managed to complete a comeback and win 2-1.
Previous meetings: LASK vs Liverpool
In 2023, the sides met in the Europa League. The British club won both encounters.
The visitors are clearly stronger again this time. We are backing them to win with a "-1.5 goals" handicap (odds – 1.75).
LASK vs Liverpool: key statistics and trends
- LASK have lost two of their three league matches
- Liverpool have won four of their last six matches
- Liverpool score and concede an average of 1.17 goals per match
- Thirty-three percent of Liverpool's matches finish with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.33
LASK vs Liverpool: possible starting lineups
LASK play in a 1-3-1-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Jungwirth - Andrade, Alemão, Mbuyamba - Bogarde - Horvat, Ljubicic, Bello, Jørgensen - Lang, Usor
Liverpool play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Alisson - Kerkez, van Dijk, Jaqué, Araújo - Mac Allister, Szoboszlai - Ngumoha, Muñoz, Barcola - Wirtz
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