Celtic vs Lask Linz Prediction, Tips & Odds
Celtic vs Lask Linz
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The model favours Celtic to win against Lask Linz, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Celtic has had a mixed start to the season, with one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five matches. This form, while not ideal, shows their ability to compete, particularly at home where they will be looking to leverage the support of their fans. In contrast, Lask Linz enters this match with a stronger recent performance, having won three of their last five games, although they did suffer two losses in that stretch. This inconsistency may prove challenging as they face a Celtic side that is typically formidable on their home turf. Lask's recent form suggests they can be competitive, but they will need to maintain their momentum against a historically strong opponent. The model gives Celtic a win probability of approximately 60%, with the projected score of 2-1. However, a potential caveat is that if Lask can secure an early goal, it could change the dynamics of the match significantly. For a deeper understanding of how the prediction was reached, refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where the analysis is based on expected goals and actual results throughout the season, conducted by The Daily Punt Analysis Team.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Combined goal output is high (4.7 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.3% probability.
Celtic have been the stronger side, winning 69% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.3% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Celtic are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Celtic vs Lask Linz| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 1.71 | 3.95 | 4.30 | 1.62 | 2.25 | 1.57 | 2.20 | |
| 1.73 | 4.15 | 4.70 | 1.63 | 2.31 | 1.60 | 2.19 | |
| 1.65 | 3.75 | 4.40 | 1.57 | 2.25 | 1.57 | 2.25 | |
| 1.71 | 4.12 | 4.61 | 1.63 | 2.33 | — | — | |
| 1.69 | 3.84 | 4.27 | 1.60 | 2.35 | — | — | |
| 1.70 | 3.75 | 4.33 | — | — | 1.62 | 2.15 | |
| 1.65 | 3.90 | 4.20 | 1.65 | 2.20 | 1.67 | 2.10 | |
| 1.75 | 4.12 | 4.72 | 1.67 | 2.34 | 1.60 | 2.22 | |
| 1.70 | 3.80 | 4.60 | 1.61 | 2.20 | 1.58 | 2.20 | |
| 1.70 | 3.75 | 4.33 | 1.62 | 2.20 | 1.62 | 2.15 | |
Betano | 1.80 | 4.10 | 4.50 | 1.67 | 2.25 | 1.62 | 2.20 |
Superbet | 1.75 | 4.00 | 4.35 | 1.63 | 2.27 | 1.62 | 2.25 |
BetVictor | 1.70 | 4.00 | 4.60 | 1.58 | 2.18 | 1.57 | 2.25 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 1 Meetings (Celtic leads 1-0)Celtic has a head-to-head record of 1 win and 0 draws against Lask Linz, with no victories for the latter. The lone match between them ended in a convincing 3-0 win for Celtic, indicating a one-sided affair. This scoreline suggests that Celtic was dominant throughout the match, reflecting a significant gap in performance. As Lask Linz has not managed to secure a win in their only meeting, it highlights a challenging historical context for them in this matchup.
UEFA Champions League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AEK Athens FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WD |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 |  Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 |  Atletico Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 |  Borussia Dortmund | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 |  Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Lask Linz | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WL |
| 34 |  VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 35 |  Viking | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WD |
| 36 |  Villarreal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonCeltic have won 14 of their last 18 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Celtic 3-0 and beat Celtic 2-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 22W 5D 5L from the last 32 games (69% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lask Linz have won 10 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include beat Lask Linz 1-6 and beat Wolfsberger AC 1-3.
Overall, the wider run reads 24W 5D 7L from the last 36 games (67% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
ConfirmedCeltic4-3-3Confirmed
Lask Linz3-5-2Confirmed
Unavailable Players
4 playersCeltic3
Lask Linz1
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
S. Scharer has averaged 3.5 yellow cards per match across 2 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 3.5 yellow cards at 1.85.
Corner Prediction
Celtic have averaged 7.0 corners per match at home; Lask Linz 5.8 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.4 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Celtic have generated 1.96 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 69% of them. They put 5.2 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Celtic player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
