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LASK Linz vs Celtic

Europe Europe

Champions League Raiffeisen Arena, Linz
Tue, Aug 25, 2026
VS
07:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the Champions League. Expect goals in this one — both sides have been finding the net. Celtic have shipped 1.25 goals a game lately, while LASK Linz have conceded 1.21 and scored 2.48. Head-to-head, LASK Linz have won 0 to Celtic's 1, with 0 draws. They last met on Jul 8, 2014, ending 2:5. xG projections (2.13 - 1.50) back Celtic to edge this. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

46%
LASK Linz
20%
Draws
34%
Celtic
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: LASK Linz

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

46% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Celtic lately — more wins on the board than LASK Linz.
  • Win probability leans LASK Linz's way, sitting at 90%.
  • Celtic arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Celtic, who have won 1 of the last 1 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 50.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78.6%
LASK Linz Clean Sheet 16%
Celtic Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric LASK Linz Celtic
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 18 20
Draws 5 4
Losses 6 4
Goals Scored 2.48 2.18
Goals Conceded 1.21 1.25
Expected Goals (xG) 2.13 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 8, 2014 Club Friendly
LASK Linz vs Celtic
2:5

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

LASK Linz 84 / 100
Celtic 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
LASK Linz Celtic

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick LASK Linz Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

LASK Linz scored in 90% of their last 29 games.

H2H data points to 7.00 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: LASK Linz remains unbeaten in 5 of 5 recent matches.

Defensive concern: Celtic conceded in 79% of 28 recent games.

Scoring Trends

LASK Linz VS Celtic
3 Goals Scored 2.25
0.75 Goals Conceded 1.25
100% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

LASK Linz

(Home)
14 Aug
LASK Linz
4 : 1
Ried
09 Aug
Austria Vienna
0 : 2
LASK Linz
31 Jul
LASK Linz
3 : 0
Grazer AK
25 Jul
SC Kalsdorf
0 : 7
LASK Linz
18 Jul
LASK Linz
2 : 0
Dusseldorf
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Celtic

(Away)
15 Aug
Dundee Utd
0 : 4
Celtic
09 Aug
Kilmarnock
1 : 5
Celtic
03 Aug
Celtic
1 : 0
Dundee FC
25 Jul
Celtic
2 : 2
AC Milan
18 Jul
Celtic
1 : 1
Middlesbrough
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/8-finals
Borac Banja Luka 1
Levski Sofia 5
ML Vitebsk 1
Univ. Craiova 5
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Kairat Almaty 4
Sutjeska 1
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AEK -
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LASK Linz -
Thun -
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Din. Zagreb -
Klaksvik 4
Bissen 2
FK Kauno Zalgiris 4
Drita 3
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Viking -
Mjallby -
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Lincoln Red Imps 4
Inter Escaldes 2
Flora 4
Iberia 1999 5
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Slovan Bratislava -
Ararat-Armenia 4
Riga FC 3
Floriana 3
Shamrock Rovers 5
Petrocub Hincesti 2
KF Egnatia 7
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Celje -
Vikingur Reykjavik 3
Gyor 2
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H. Beer Sheva -
Tre Fiori 1
Larne 3
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Crvena zvezda -
Aarhus -
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Lech Poznan -
Sabah Baku 4
TNS 1
Vardar 3
KuPS 4
Fenerbahce -
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Gornik Zabrze -
Sturm Graz -
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Hearts -
Sparta Prague -
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Lyon -
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Nijmegen -
Royale Union SG -
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Bodo/Glimt -
Quarter-finals
Levski Sofia 3
Univ. Craiova 2
Omonia 1
Kairat Almaty 2
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AEK -
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Thun 3
Din. Zagreb 4
Klaksvik 0
FK Kauno Zalgiris 1
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Viking -
Mjallby 3
Lincoln Red Imps 0
Iberia 1999 1
Slovan Bratislava 3
Ararat-Armenia 3
Shamrock Rovers 2
KF Egnatia 5
Celje 6
Vikingur Reykjavik 2
H. Beer Sheva 3
Larne 0
Crvena zvezda 9
Aarhus 6
Lech Poznan 5
Sabah Baku 3
KuPS 0
Fenerbahce 2
Gornik Zabrze 1
Sturm Graz 6
Hearts 0
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Lyon -
Olympiacos Piraeus -
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Nijmegen -
Royale Union SG -
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Bodo/Glimt -
Semi-finals
Levski Sofia 2
Kairat Almaty 0
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Celtic -
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LASK Linz -
Din. Zagreb 7
FK Kauno Zalgiris 1
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Viking -
Mjallby 1
Slovan Bratislava 4
Ararat-Armenia 2
Celje 3
H. Beer Sheva 3
Crvena zvezda 0
Aarhus 2
Sabah Baku 5
Fenerbahce 3
Sturm Graz 0
Sparta Prague 2
Lyon 4
Olympiacos Piraeus 1
Nijmegen 2
Royale Union SG 5
Bodo/Glimt 6
Final
Levski Sofia -
AEK -
Celtic -
LASK Linz -
Din. Zagreb -
Viking -
Slovan Bratislava -
Celje -
H. Beer Sheva -
Sabah Baku -
Fenerbahce -
Lyon -
Nijmegen -
Bodo/Glimt -