UEFA Champions League· Kick-off : Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)
Celtic vs Lask Linz: 3-0 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Celtic 3-0 Lask Linz. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Celtic was the model's favourite outcome (59%). The final score ranked 10th among the most likely scorelines (4.6%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): missed.
Match analysis
Celtic vs Lask Linz was played on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (UEFA Champions League). Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow. Before kick-off, our model gave Celtic a 59% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Lask Linz 17%. The most likely correct score is 1-1 (12.0%), ahead of 1-0 (11.3%) and 2-1 (9.4%).
Celtic have won just one of their last 5 matches (3 draws, 1 defeat), scoring 6 and conceding 8. Over their last 5 matches, Lask Linz have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats, scoring 12 and conceding 6. On recent form, there is little to separate the two teams. On average Celtic score 1.20 and concede 1.60 goals per game; Lask Linz score 2.40 and concede 1.20.
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Celtic and Lask Linz: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. Celtic out or doubtful: Jota and A. Oxlade-Chamberlain. Lask Linz: R. Harakate and A. Smakaj. In double chance terms, "Celtic or draw" stands at 83%, "Lask Linz or draw" at 41% and "no draw" at 76%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Celtic – Lask Linz. 1-1 is the single most likely scoreline (12.0%); the 5 scores below add up to 49% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Celtic 1-1 Lask Linz | 12.0% |
| Celtic 1-0 Lask Linz | 11.3% |
| Celtic 2-1 Lask Linz | 9.4% |
| Celtic 2-0 Lask Linz | 8.9% |
| Celtic 0-1 Lask Linz | 7.6% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 2.63 goals in total (1.57 for Celtic, 1.06 for Lask Linz): over 2.5 goals has a 49% probability and both teams to score 52%. Celtic keep a clean sheet in 35% of scenarios, Lask Linz in 21%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Celtic expected goals | 1.57 |
| Lask Linz expected goals | 1.06 |
| Both teams to score | 52% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 74% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 49% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 27% |
| Celtic clean sheet | 35% |
| Lask Linz clean sheet | 21% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Celtic
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | AC Milan · Club Friendlies | 2-2 | D |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Middlesbrough · Club Friendlies | 1-1 | D |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sporting CP · Club Friendlies | 1-4 | L |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Shelbourne · Club Friendlies | 1-1 | D |
| Feb 26, 2026 | VfB Stuttgart · UEFA Europa League | 1-0 | W |
Lask Linz
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Fenerbahçe · Club Friendlies | 1-2 | L |
| Jul 9, 2026 | FC Ingolstadt 04 · Club Friendlies | 0-2 | L |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Dynamo Kyiv · Club Friendlies | 0-2 | L |
| Jun 27, 2026 | WSPG Wels · Club Friendlies | 5-0 | W |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Bad Schallerbach · Club Friendlies | 6-0 | W |
Head-to-head
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Celtic and Lask Linz: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.
Out and doubtful
Celtic
- Jota (out)
- A. Oxlade-Chamberlain (out)
Lask Linz
- R. Harakate (out)
- A. Smakaj (out)
Other matches in this competition
- Fenerbahçe 1-1 LyonAug 18, 2026
- Levski Sofia 0-0 AEK Athens FCAug 18, 2026
- Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 VikingAug 18, 2026
- NEC Nijmegen 1-3 Bodo/GlimtAug 19, 2026
- Slovan Bratislava 1-1 CeljeAug 19, 2026
- Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 Sabah FAAug 19, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Celtic vs Lask Linz prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Celtic a 59% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Lask Linz 17%. Celtic are therefore favourites. Final score: 3-0.
What is the most likely correct score for Celtic vs Lask Linz?
1-1 (12.0%), followed by 1-0 (11.3%), 2-1 (9.4%), 2-0 (8.9%) and 0-1 (7.6%).
Will both teams score in Celtic vs Lask Linz?
The probability that both Celtic and Lask Linz score is 52%. Celtic have a 35% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Lask Linz 21%.
How many goals should we expect in Celtic vs Lask Linz?
The model expects 2.63 goals (1.57 for Celtic, 1.06 for Lask Linz). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 74%, over 2.5 goals 49%, over 3.5 goals 27%.
When and where is Celtic vs Lask Linz played?
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), UEFA Champions League. Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow.
What form are Celtic and Lask Linz in?
Celtic: 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (6 scored, 8 conceded). Lask Linz: 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (12 scored, 6 conceded).
What was the Celtic vs Lask Linz result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Celtic 3-0 Lask Linz. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Celtic was the model's favourite outcome (59%). The final score ranked 10th among the most likely scorelines (4.6%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): missed; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): missed.
How is the Celtic vs Lask Linz prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.57 for Celtic, 1.06 for Lask Linz) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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