- Celtic FC's last 5 matches have seen them win 4 and draw 1.
- LASK Linz have conceded 5 goals in their last 5 home matches (1.00 per game).
- LASK Linz have won their last 2 home games, so they can hurt Celtic FC when they get on top.
Tough test for Celtic FC
Both LASK Linz and Celtic FC have their sights set on UEFA Champions League qualification in 2026, but the prize is a group-stage slot and the money that comes with it. Both sides have momentum heading into this game, so it could be a cracking contest.
Celtic FC's 3-0 win in the last fixture is a psychological boost for the Bhoys, but the gameplan clash will be interesting on Tuesday. Celtic FC will look to press from 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 shapes, they'll try to win the ball high and play at pace, while LASK Linz can play 3-5-2, 3-4-3 or a 4-2-3-1 twist that relies on wing-backs and fast transitions.
That should open up the wide channels and half-spaces, but Celtic's press is ferocious right now, so LASK's build-up play will be tested by Celtic's intense pressing. Martin O'Neill has the Hoops in an excellent rhythm, it's high-tempo football and LASK will have to match that to stay in this game.
Celtic’s Camillo Duran to strike again
LASK Linz have won 4 and lost 1 of their last 5, a good run which has seen them beat FK Austria Wien 0-2 away, SV Ried 4-1 at home and lost to Celtic FC 0-3. LASK are in good form, but they've won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10, a sharp run of form.
Celtic FC have won 2 and drawn 1 of their last 4 away, so they travel with an edge and look good to make it 5 straight wins here after their 0-4 win at Dundee United FC and 3-0 win over LASK Linz. Laskler could be more up for this contest, but Celtic FC's ruthlessness away makes them the likelier side to nick it, but the home side's bite means this could still be a tactical dogfight.
Laskler can hurt Celtic FC
Celtic FC's odds of 2.87 make them marginal favourites against LASK Linz at 2.7, and the draw at 3.0 is a poor third favourite. Celtic's away record in all competitions this season, with 11 goals scored and 2.75 per game average makes them the best bet.
Away win and both teams to score looks less likely than a more controlled, professional result here, while under 2.5 goals at 2.35 is a slightly sharper alternative.
LASK Linz's Christoph Lang has 5 goals in the team's last 5, while Celtic FC's Camilo Duran has 5 of their 15 goals across the same period.
