Celtic vs LASK Prediction | UEFA Champions League | 19/08

The encounter between Celtic and LASK is set to kick off at 20:00 on Wednesday, 19/08, at Celtic Park.

This UEFA Champions League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

Under 2.5 Goals

Why we predict under 2.5 Goals

Our tip is Under 2.5 Goals for the Celtic vs LASK matchup.

We anticipate a balanced game with both teams focusing on structure rather than risk-taking. Chances may be rare, leading to a result with two or fewer total goals.

Key Betting Insights

Celtic

• Scored 15 goals in their last 5 matches
• Won 5 of their last 5 matches
• Undefeated in their last 5 clashes

LASK

• Scored 19 goals in their last 5 matches
• Won 5 of their last 5 matches
• Undefeated in their last 5 clashes

Under 2.5 Goals: 11/8

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	4/6	11/4	7/2	8/13	6/5
	1/10	8/1	16/1	4/7	11/8
	8/15	16/5	4/1	8/15	8/5
	4/6	13/5	10/3	4/9	6/4

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Celtic Preview

Celtic is yet to feature in the UEFA Champions League, so this fixture marks their first outing in the competition.

Looking at Celtic's performance across all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

• Matches played: 57

• Wins: 36

• Draws: 9

• Losses: 12

• Goals Scored: 107 (Avg. 1.88)

• Goals Conceded: 65 (Avg. 1.14)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Celtic

Goals Scored: 107

Goals Conceded: 65

Average Goals Scored: 1.88

Average Goals Conceded: 1.14

Wins: 36

Goal Difference: 42

Date	Game	Result
19/08	Celtic 3 - 0 LASK	W
09/08	Kilmarnock 1 - 5 Celtic	W
03/08	Celtic 1 - 0 Dundee	W
23/05	Celtic 3 - 1 Dunfermline Athletic	W
16/05	Celtic 3 - 1 Hearts	W

Celtic to win the match: 4/6

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LASK Preview

On the other hand, LASK is yet to play a match in the UEFA Champions League, making this their first appearance in the competition.

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

• Matches played: 43

• Wins: 28

• Draws: 7

• Losses: 8

• Goals Scored: 93 (Avg. 2.16)

• Goals Conceded: 48 (Avg. 1.12)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

LASK

Goals Scored: 93

Goals Conceded: 48

Average Goals Scored: 2.16

Average Goals Conceded: 1.12

Wins: 28

Goal Difference: 45

Date	Game	Result
19/08	Celtic 3 - 0 LASK	L
14/08	LASK 4 - 1 Ried	W
09/08	Austria Wien 0 - 2 LASK	W
31/07	LASK 3 - 0 GAK	W
25/07	Kalsdorf 0 - 7 LASK	W

LASK to win the match: 10/3

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Statistical Insights for Celtic vs LASK

With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.

Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:

Key metrics

Team Form

Celtic

Europe - UEFA Champions League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W W W W	3
Home	W W W W W	3
Away	W W W W L	2.4

LASK

Europe - UEFA Champions League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L W W W W	2.4
Home	W W W W W	3
Away	W W W W D	2.6

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Home Win

4/6

58.82%

Draw

11/4

26.32%

Away Win

4/1

20.41%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Celtic

15

last 5 matches

LASK

16

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

LASK scored +7% more goals than Celtic in the last 5 matches.

Celtic and LASK goals scored count, last 5 matches

▲

Kilmarnock

5

Dundee

1

Dunfermline Athletic

3

Hearts

3

Motherwell

3

0

Celtic

4

Ried

2

Austria Wien

3

GAK

7

Kalsdorf

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Celtic

5

last 5 matches

LASK

4

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Celtic conceded +25% more goals than LASK in the last 5 matches.

Celtic and LASK goals conceded count, last 5 matches

▲

Kilmarnock

1

Dundee

0

Dunfermline Athletic

1

Hearts

1

Motherwell

2

3

Celtic

1

Ried

0

Austria Wien

0

GAK

0

Kalsdorf

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