61 - Celtic FC vs LASK Linz, Champions League Q 2026 FINAL
Overview
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Celtic FC vs LASK Linz — Champions League Q .
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 03 Aug | Dundee FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 May | Motherwell FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 10 May | Rangers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 May | Hibernian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Toulouse FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | Liverpool FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 09 Nov | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Toulouse FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | Liverpool FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Celtic FC and LASK Linz has kicked off!
- 5' Celtic FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' LASK Linz is showing some good football. However, LASK Linz are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Celtic FC and LASK Linz are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 26' Magnificent from Benjamin Nygren! That is 9 goals in 318 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 31' Xavier Mbuyamba has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 36' Celtic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against LASK Linz's shape.
- 38' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Camilo Duran makes it 2-0.
- 43' LASK Linz are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 48' The -year-old Krystof Danek has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 53' Scotland international Callum McGregor has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' It is a cagey affair so far. Celtic FC in their trying to find a way past LASK Linz's compact .
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 6
- 63
- 42
- 8
- 1
- 13
- 22
- 9
- 11
- 51
Bench
- 49
- 56
- 23
- 31
- 14
- 41
- 5
- 17
- 10
- 47
- 24
- 19
Coach
Martin O'Neill
LASK Linz Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 2
- 16
- 7
- 10
- 4
- 43
- 1
- 8
- 9
- 20
Bench
- 18
- 33
- 29
- 6
- 27
- 3
- 25
- 21
- 5
Coach
Dietmar Kuhbauer
H2H
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
1.76
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
LASK Linz xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 60%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
84%
Draw or LASK Linz
40%
Celtic FC or LASK Linz
76%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
1 – 0
12.2%
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 0
11.2%
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
9.3%
3 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
4%
4 – 0
2.9%
0 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | LASK Linz covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 24% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
44%
LASK Linz keeps clean sheet
18%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.