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Celtic vs Lask Linz Prediction, Tips & Odds

Celtic vs Lask Linz

UEFA Champions LeaguePlay-offs
Celtic
WWWDD
VS
Celtic Park, Glasgow
Lask Linz
WWWWW
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.80
BEST ODDS
Value found: Bookmakers offer average 1.75 (implied 57.2%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 59.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.67). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (59.8% vs 57.2%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. The price even sits above our fair value, so you are paid more than the true probability suggests.

Match Preview

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.

Match Result
Celtic Win54%1.57
Draw20%3.97
Lask Linz Win25%5.32
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7658.9%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.7559.8%

Combined goal output is high (4.7 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Celtic 1-0 Lask Linz
6.6515.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
Celtic -0.5
1.4648%

Celtic have been the stronger side, winning 68% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-0
6.65
15.1%
1-1
7.01
14.3%
2-0
7.17
14.0%
2-1
7.35
13.7%
3-0
10.84
9.4%
3-1
11.14
9.1%

Our model projects a 1-0 Celtic win as the most likely scoreline at 15.1% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Celtic clean sheets, in line with their 21% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Celtic
-0.0
1.20
Lask Linz
+0.0
4.06
Celtic
-0.5
1.46
Lask Linz
+0.5
4.50
Celtic
-1.5
2.63
Lask Linz
+1.5
11.00

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
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.583.905.501.702.101.702.00
Marathonbet
1.554.105.451.742.051.761.93
Betfair
1.534.005.001.732.101.672.10
Pinnacle
1.574.175.401.732.09
SBO
1.523.584.761.782.00
William Hill
1.573.805.001.751.95
Bet365
1.653.754.501.752.051.831.83
1xBet
1.624.285.691.802.121.761.96
Unibet
1.494.106.251.761.981.841.84
888Sport
1.573.805.001.732.001.751.95
Betano
1.604.055.501.802.051.801.93
BetVictor
1.574.105.751.711.981.751.95

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.3%
Over 1.5 Goals
76.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
59.8%
Over 3.5 Goals
32.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XCeltic or Draw
75%1.14
12Celtic or Lask Linz
80%1.22
X2Draw or Lask Linz
46%2.32

Head to Head

No head-to-head data available.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
CelticLask Linz
2.14Goals p.g.2.53
1.25Goals conceded p.g.1.16
21%Clean sheets31%
68%Win rate66%
3.39Avg goals in match3.69
2.29xG per game2.38
-0.26xGA per game0.06
61%Possession %50%
5.8Shots on target / game6.3
6.2Corners per game6.7
Celtic
Recent Form

Celtic have won 11 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Celtic 1-0 and drew with Celtic 2-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 19W 5D 4L from the last 28 games (68% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: CelticAll competitions
15 Aug
Dundee Utd
0-4
Celtic
League Cup
09 Aug
Kilmarnock
1-5
Celtic
Premiership
03 Aug
Celtic
1-0
Dundee
Premiership
25 Jul
Celtic
2-2
AC Milan
Friendlies Clubs
18 Jul
Celtic
1-1
Middlesbrough
Friendlies Clubs
14 Jul
Sporting CP
4-1
Celtic
Friendlies Clubs
19
Win
68%
5
Draw
18%
4
Lost
14%
Lask Linz
Recent Form

Lask Linz have won 9 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include beat Austria Vienna 0-2 and beat Kalsdorf 0-7.

Overall, the wider run reads 21W 5D 6L from the last 32 games (66% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Lask LinzAll competitions
14 Aug
Lask Linz
4-1
Ried
Bundesliga
09 Aug
Austria Vienna
0-2
Lask Linz
Bundesliga
31 Jul
Lask Linz
3-0
Grazer AK
Bundesliga
25 Jul
Kalsdorf
0-7
Lask Linz
Cup
18 Jul
Lask Linz
2-0
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Friendlies Clubs
14 Jul
Lask Linz
1-2
Fenerbahçe
Friendlies Clubs
21
Win
66%
5
Draw
16%
6
Lost
19%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Celtic

No reported absences

Lask Linz

No reported absences

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.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.75 (59.8%)
Both Teams Score1.76 (58.9%)
Value Bets
Celtic Win1.57 (54.2%)
Lask Linz Win5.32 (25.4%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.05 (40.2%)
BTTS No1.94 (41.1%)
Speculative
Draw3.97 (20.4%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Celtic have averaged 6.2 corners per match at home; Lask Linz 6.7 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Celtic have generated 2.29 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 68% of them. They put 5.8 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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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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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.