Celtic will be hoping to secure their spot in the Champions League group stage on August 25, as they defend a 3-0 first-leg advantage against LASK Linz.

LASK Need Attacking Display to Reach League Phase

Dietmar Kühbauer’s LASK will have a massive disadvantage to overturn in Austria on Tuesday following a 3-0 loss against Celtic last week.

LASK have won five of their previous six fixtures, scoring an impressive 16 goals over that period. That offensive strength will be required to stand any chance of reaching the next round this week.

Samuel Adeniran has been a standout performer in the final third, scoring four goals in as many appearances. Christoph Lang is the only player missing due to injury.

LASK Linz predicted lineup vs Celtic (3-5-2): Jungwirth; Mbuyamba, Alemao, Andrade; Jorgensen, Danek, Ljubicic, Horvath, Bello; Adeniran, Usor

Celtic Hoping to Secure UCL Return

Celtic will have their sights set on a return to the Champions League group stage for the first time since the 2023-24 season.

The Hoops have a healthy 3-0 first-leg advantage to defend, and they have made a red-hot start to the new campaign under Martin O’Neill. Celtic have won each of their last four fixtures, keeping clean sheets in three encounters over that period.

Kasper Hogh has been an inspired signing, scoring three in three appearances. O’Neill will be without a couple of important players this week, including Jota and Alistair Johnston.

Celtic predicted lineup vs LASK Linz (4-3-3): Sinisalo; Donovan, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Tierney; Nygren, McGregor, Baur; Duran, High, Yang

LASK Linz vs Celtic Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Both Teams to Score
  • Odds: 1.51 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: QBBNC
  • Correct score prediction: LASK Linz 2-1 Celtic

Key stats:

  • LASK have conceded at least two goals in three of their previous eight fixtures.
  • Celtic conceded at least once in four out of their latest seven matches.
  • The Hoops kept clean sheets in just 21% of their road fixtures in 2025-26.

With huge stakes on the line this week, LASK will need to play an expansive game to get back into the tie. Therefore, BTTS looks like a safe prediction. Despite scoring 16 goals in their last six fixtures, the hosts have also allowed at least two goals in three of their last eight.

Celtic have also underperformed defensively so far this term, unable to keep clean sheets in four of their previous seven. It is also notable that the Hoops failed to keep clean sheets in 79% of their away fixtures last term.

LASK Linz vs Celtic Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: LASK Linz
  • Odds: 1.968 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: LBDNC

All of the pressure will be on LASK this week, as they must win to stand any chance of progression. It is notable that they won their previous three at home, conceding just once over that period.

Celtic also underperformed on their travels throughout last term, only winning 58% of their fixtures and losing 26%. Due to these trends, the home victory could prove to be the value play at 1.968.

Verdict: Both Teams to Score (1.51) — LASK Linz 2-1 Celtic