LASK vs Celtic predictions and betting tips | Can Hoops complete job?

Our LASK vs Celtic predictions preview the second leg of this Champions League play-off, as Martin O’Neill’s men look to book their place in the competition proper.

LASK vs Celtic head to head overview

• Date: Tuesday 25th August.
• Kick-off: 8pm.
• Venue: Raiffeisen Arena, Linz, Austria.
• Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video.

LASK vs Celtic quick tips

• LASK to win – 19/20 with Midnite
• LASK to score first – 4/6 with bet365
• Samuel Adeniran to score any time – 11/8 with Sky Bet

LASK vs Celtic predictions

Any victory would have been a positive outcome for Celtic in the first leg of their Champions League play-off against LASK, but the commanding nature of their 3-0 victory last week was hugely satisfying for the Scottish giants.

Benjamin Nygren opened the scoring for the hosts at Celtic Park, before Camilo Duran notched a brace to put Martin O’Neill’s team in a strong position at the midway point of the tie.

A manager of O’Neill’s experience knows the job is not done yet, but it is fair to say the 74-year-old would have taken that result before kick-off.

Celtic had some ruthless finishing to thank for the wide margin of their triumph. All three goals were wonderful strikes in their own ways.

LASK, on the other hand, were wasteful in and around the 18-yard box. They outperformed Celtic on shots, shots on target and expected goals, yet failed to find the back of the net in Glasgow.

That has left them with a mountain to climb in the return fixture, where even a two-goal success would send LASK crashing out of the Champions League before the competition has really begun.

Both teams had the weekend off to prepare for Tuesday’s rematch, where Celtic are strong favourites to claim one of the seven remaining Champions League berths.

LASK vs Celtic tips

Celtic take a healthy aggregate advantage to Austria for the second leg of this Champions League play-off.

Celtic should qualify from here

Celtic dominated possession in the first leg, which is what they do in virtually every match they play in domestic Scottish football.

The Hoops will need to show a different side to their game here, as they will do if they manage to qualify for the league phase of Europe’s premier tournament.

Given a narrow defeat would send them through, Celtic will not go all-out for victory here. If they are 1-0 down with 10 minutes to play, the visitors will look to hold what they have.

It is hard to see LASK turning the tie around, but they can at least salvage some pride by triumphing on the night.

Tip LASK to win at 19/20 with Midnite

Can LASK make it interesting?

LASK must score the first goal on Tuesday. If they do not, there is virtually no chance of them reaching the league phase.

Celtic could be caught in two minds early on. They must try to strike the right balance between protecting their lead and keeping LASK honest going the other way.

The hosts will aim to make a quick start in the knowledge that an early goal could make Celtic nervous.

LASK did create chances last time out, and better finishing here could see them take the lead in front of their own supporters.

Go for LASK to score first at 4/6 with bet365

Adeniran a threat

LASK play with a front two in a 3-5-2 formation, and their strikers Moses Usor and Samuel Adeniran managed 10 shots between them at Celtic Park.

Martin O’Neill will hope his defence does a better job of keeping the duo under wraps this time around, but that will not necessarily be easy away from home.

Adeniran in particular has had a bright start to the 2026/27 campaign, scoring five times in as many appearances in all competitions.

The American frontman can add another goal to his tally in the second leg of this Champions League play-off.

Back Samuel Adeniran to score any time at 11/8 with Sky Bet

LASK vs Celtic predicted lineups

• LASK expected lineup: Jungwirth; Mbuyamba, Alemao, Andrade; Jorgensen, Danek, Ljubicic, Horvath, Bello; Usor, Adeniran.
• Celtic expected lineup: Sinisalo; Donovan, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Tierney; Nygren, McGregor, Baur; Duran, Hogh, Hyun-jun.

LASK vs Celtic latest odds

Find the latest LASK vs Celtic betting odds here. All odds are provided by our recommended football bookmakers and are subject to change.

• LASK: 19/20 with Midnite
• Draw: 21/10 with bet365
• Celtic: 3/1 with Sky Bet

More Champions League predictions

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Important historical facts about LASK vs Celtic for betting

The first leg of this Champions League play-off was the first ever meeting between Celtic and LASK.

• Last meeting: 19th August 2026; Celtic 3-0 LASK.

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Greg Lea

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