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>Celtic vs LASK Linz Predictions, Picks & Odds – 19/08/2026
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Celtic welcome LASK Linz to Celtic Park with the weight of a £40 million prize hanging over this first leg. Brendan Rodgers' side have been ruthless in their opening fixtures, rattling off five consecutive victories and scoring 15 goals in the process. The ghost of last season's play-off elimination at the hands of Kairat Almaty still lingers, and the Hoops will be desperate to exorcise that memory on home soil in front of a raucous crowd.
LASK arrive in Glasgow as reigning Austrian Bundesliga champions and carry serious momentum of their own. Five wins from five with a remarkable 18-2 goal difference tells you everything about their clinical edge this campaign. This is the first competitive meeting between these two clubs, and the Linz outfit will fancy their chances of grabbing a crucial away goal. Their defensive solidity, conceding just twice, makes them a dangerous proposition for any opponent.
Celtic have been ruthless in their opening five matches, winning every single one while scoring 15 goals. That kind of firepower at Celtic Park, where the atmosphere can overwhelm visiting sides, gives the hosts a strong foundation. The memory of last season's painful exit to Kairat Almaty will sharpen their focus considerably in this tie.
LASK arrive as Austrian Bundesliga champions and carry serious credentials of their own, boasting five consecutive victories and an 18-2 goal difference. Those numbers demand respect. Still, this is their first competitive meeting with Celtic, and adapting to a hostile Celtic Park crowd in a knockout setting presents a different challenge to domestic dominance.
The double chance on Celtic, covering a home win or draw, represents the smartest angle here. Celtic's home pedigree and the sheer stakes of this play-off make a defeat unlikely, while LASK's quality means a draw cannot be ruled out. The home win price at 1.65 anchors this selection. Backing the 1X outcome accounts for both scenarios without overcommitting to a single result.
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Trends to Know about Celtic vs LASK Linz
- Celtic boast five wins from five
- LASK conceded only two in five
- First ever competitive meeting between sides
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What time is Celtic vs LASK Linz?
Celtic vs LASK Linz kicks off at Celtic Park on 19th August 2026 at 20:00 local time.
Where is Celtic vs LASK Linz being played?
This match will be played at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland.
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