After a thumping 3-0 win in the first leg of this UEFA Champions League play-off tie, Celtic are well on course to ensure LASK’s wait for a first-ever main draw appearance in this competition goes on.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsReigning Austrian champions LASK have to overturn a first-leg deficit of three goals or more in Europe for the first time ever to advance.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907199##While their home form remains impressive, an 11-match winless streak in European competitions poses a massive threat to their qualification hopes.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Tuesday 25 AugustVenue: Raiffeisen Arena, LinzGroup: UEFA Champions League (Play-off Round)Current standings: Austrian Bundesliga: LASK Linz (1st), Scottish Premiership: Celtic (1st)BETTING GUIDE: Nottingham vs Leeds and Southampton vs West Ham EFL Cup predictionsQualification implications: The aggregate winner advances to the UEFA Champions League League Phase, while the loser enters the UEFA Europa League League Phase.Form GuideLASK Linz❌ Loss vs Celtic (0-3)✅ Win vs SV Ried (4-1)✅ Win vs Austria Vienna (2-0)✅ Win vs Grazer AK (3-0)✅ Win vs SC Kalsdorf (7-0)Celtic✅ Win vs LASK Linz (3-0)✅ Win vs Dundee United (4-0)✅ Win vs Kilmarnock (5-1)✅ Win vs Dundee FC (1-0)➖ Draw vs AC Milan (2-2)Head-to-Head (Last Meetings)LASK Linz 0-3 Celtic (2026 Champions League Qualifier)LASK Linz 2-5 Celtic (2014 Friendly)##NAJAVA_MECA_9907485##Team NewsLASK Linz❌ Ramiz Harakate – Sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.Celtic❌ Jota – Out with a cruciate ligament injury.❌ Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – Suspended.Ex-Real’s managers in a battle for Premier League pointsPlayer to Watch: Camilo Duran (Celtic)Summer signing Camilo Duran was the undisputed star of the first leg at Celtic Park, bagging a brilliant brace to put the Hoops in complete control of this play-off tie. His sharp movement and lethal finishing around the penalty area have made him an instant fan favorite and a constant threat to opposition defenses.With LASK forced to push high up the pitch to chase a three-goal deficit, Duran will have plenty of spaces to exploit on the counter-attack. Seven of his last nine club goals have arrived between the 30th and 60th minutes, and another decisive strike in Linz could officially seal Celtic’s place in the league phase.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Over 2.5 Goals🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Both teams to score🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Draw & both teams to score (2-2)Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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