UEFA Champions League· Kick-off : Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)
Lask Linz vs Celtic: 5-1 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Lask Linz 5-1 Celtic. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Lask Linz at 51%. The model considered this score unlikely (0.7%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): missed.
Match analysis
Lask Linz and Celtic met on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a UEFA Champions League fixture. Venue: Raiffeisen Arena, Linz. Before kick-off, our model gave Lask Linz a 51% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Celtic 26%. On the correct score, 1-1 comes out on top (11.8%), followed by 1-0 (11.4%) and 2-1 (9.5%).
Lask Linz have won just one of their last 5 matches (0 draws, 4 defeats), scoring 6 and conceding 9. Celtic have won just one of their last 5 matches (3 draws, 1 defeat), scoring 8 and conceding 8. Both sides come in with similar form. On average Lask Linz score 1.20 and concede 1.80 goals per game; Celtic score 1.60 and concede 1.60.
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Lask Linz, 1 for Celtic and 0 draws. The most recent ended Celtic 3-0 Lask Linz (Aug 19, 2026). Lask Linz out or doubtful: R. Harakate. Celtic: A. Johnston, Jota, A. Oxlade-Chamberlain and C. Carter-Vickers. In double chance terms, "Lask Linz or draw" stands at 74%, "Celtic or draw" at 49% and "no draw" at 77%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Lask Linz – Celtic. 1-1 is the single most likely scoreline (11.8%); the 5 scores below add up to 49% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Lask Linz 1-1 Celtic | 11.8% |
| Lask Linz 1-0 Celtic | 11.4% |
| Lask Linz 2-1 Celtic | 9.5% |
| Lask Linz 2-0 Celtic | 9.2% |
| Lask Linz 0-1 Celtic | 7.3% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.61 expected goals for Lask Linz and 1.04 for Celtic, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 49% and "both teams to score" at 52%. Lask Linz keep a clean sheet in 35% of scenarios, Celtic in 20%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Lask Linz expected goals | 1.61 |
| Celtic expected goals | 1.04 |
| Both teams to score | 52% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 74% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 49% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 28% |
| Lask Linz clean sheet | 35% |
| Celtic clean sheet | 20% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Lask Linz
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Celtic · UEFA Champions League | 0-3 | L |
| 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 |
Celtic
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Lask Linz · UEFA Champions League | 3-0 | W |
| 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 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Celtic 3-0 Lask Linz | UEFA Champions League |
Out and doubtful
Lask Linz
- R. Harakate (out)
Celtic
- A. Johnston (out)
- Jota (out)
- A. Oxlade-Chamberlain (out)
- C. Carter-Vickers (out)
Other matches in this competition
- Sabah FA 5-2 Hapoel Beer ShevaAug 25, 2026
- Bodo/Glimt 3-0 NEC NijmegenAug 25, 2026
- AEK Athens FC 4-0 Levski SofiaAug 26, 2026
- Lyon 1-2 FenerbahçeAug 26, 2026
- Celje 1-2 Slovan BratislavaAug 26, 2026
- Viking 3-1 Dinamo ZagrebAug 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lask Linz vs Celtic prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Lask Linz a 51% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Celtic 26%. Lask Linz are therefore favourites. Final score: 5-1.
What is the most likely correct score for Lask Linz vs Celtic?
1-1 (11.8%), followed by 1-0 (11.4%), 2-1 (9.5%), 2-0 (9.2%) and 0-1 (7.3%).
Will both teams score in Lask Linz vs Celtic?
The probability that both Lask Linz and Celtic score is 52%. Lask Linz have a 35% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Celtic 20%.
How many goals should we expect in Lask Linz vs Celtic?
The model expects 2.65 goals (1.61 for Lask Linz, 1.04 for Celtic). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 74%, over 2.5 goals 49%, over 3.5 goals 28%.
When and where is Lask Linz vs Celtic played?
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), UEFA Champions League. Venue: Raiffeisen Arena, Linz.
What form are Lask Linz and Celtic in?
Lask Linz: 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (6 scored, 9 conceded). Celtic: 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (8 scored, 8 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Lask Linz and Celtic?
In the last 1 meeting between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Lask Linz, 1 for Celtic and 0 draws. The most recent ended Celtic 3-0 Lask Linz (Aug 19, 2026).
What was the Lask Linz vs Celtic result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Lask Linz 5-1 Celtic. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Lask Linz at 51%. The model considered this score unlikely (0.7%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (52%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (49%): missed.
How is the Lask Linz vs Celtic prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.61 for Lask Linz, 1.04 for Celtic) 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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