Celtic host Austrian challengers LASK Linz at Celtic Park on August 19th, 2026, in a UEFA Champions League encounter that promises intrigue. The Bhoys enter the fixture with a mixed bag of recent results, having won two, drawn one, and lost two of their last five outings. Their overall league form this season reflects a mid-table performance with four wins, two draws, and four losses, scoring 15 goals but conceding a concerning 19.
Conversely, LASK Linz arrive in Glasgow in formidable form, having secured four wins from their last five matches, with just one defeat. Their strong start to the season sees them boast four wins and one loss, having netted 13 goals while demonstrating defensive solidity by conceding only four. This contrast in recent performance sets up a fascinating clash. While the win probability stands evenly at 33% for home, draw, and away, LASK's current momentum and defensive record will be a key factor. Celtic will need to tighten their backline and capitalise on home advantage to overcome an in-form LASK side who will be looking to make a statement on the European stage.
1. V. Sinisalo, 51. C. Donovan, 6. A. Trusty, 5. L. Scales, 20. C. Carter-Vickers, 42. C. McGregor, 21. A. Oxlade-Chamberlain, 11. C. Duran, 8. B. Nygren, 17. S. Tounekti, 9. K. Hogh
1. L. Jungwirth, 4. X. Mbuyamba, 43. J. Tornich, 16. A. Andrade, 20. K. P. Molgaard Jorgensen, 10. R. Ljubicic, 6. M. Bogarde, 30. S. Horvath, 2. G. Bello, 8. M. Usor, 7. S. Adeniran
Match events
26' Goal Normal Goal — B. Nygren (Celtic)
38' Goal Normal Goal — C. Duran (Celtic)
65' subst Substitution 1 — M. Baur (Celtic) (assists: R. Hatate)
65' subst Substitution 1 — K. Danek (Lask Linz) (assists: A. Schopf)
67' Goal Normal Goal — C. Duran (Celtic) (assists: B. Nygren)
73' subst Substitution 2 — M. Usor (Lask Linz) (assists: C. Lang)
76' subst Substitution 2 — K. Tierney (Celtic) (assists: L. Scales)
76' subst Substitution 3 — Yang Hyun-Jun (Celtic) (assists: S. Tounekti)
82' Card Yellow Card — K. P. Molgaard Jorgensen (Lask Linz)
83' subst Substitution 4 — C. Duran (Celtic) (assists: H. Hassan)
83' subst Substitution 5 — C. Donovan (Celtic) (assists: A. Ralston)
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