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Celtic vs Lask Linz Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.80 expected goals for Celtic and 0.85 for Lask Linz, a combined total of 2.65. That distribution gives Celtic the largest share of the 1X2 market at 60%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 49% for over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 60% favourite still loses or draws roughly 40% of the time.

Model pick

Celtic to Win

59.9% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

1.80 – 0.85

Model version

poisson-market-v1

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Celtic win60%
Draw23%
Lask Linz win17%

Double chance 1X

83%

Double chance 12

77%

Double chance X2

40%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals74%
Over 2.5 goals49%
Over 3.5 goals28%
Both teams to score48%

Correct score

  • 1–012.7%
  • 2–011.4%
  • 1–110.8%
  • 2–19.7%
  • 0–07.1%

Why the model likes this

  • Celtic home form

    11 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Lask Linz away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Celtic to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 60%, against 60% / 23% / 17% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.80 goals for Celtic and 0.85 for Lask Linz, a combined 2.65 — an open game on paper.

Odds comparison

Indicative prices for the main markets.

MarketSelectionOddsBookmaker
Match ResultHome1.5710Bet
Match ResultDraw3.9010Bet
Match ResultAway5.6010Bet
GoalsOver 1.51.2810Bet
GoalsUnder 1.53.5510Bet
GoalsOver 2.51.9010Bet
GoalsUnder 2.51.8510Bet
GoalsOver 3.53.2510Bet
GoalsUnder 3.51.3310Bet
GoalsOver 0.51.0510Bet
GoalsUnder 0.59.5010Bet
GoalsOver 4.56.2510Bet
GoalsUnder 4.51.1110Bet
BTTSYes1.8510Bet
BTTSNo1.8010Bet
Double ChanceHome/Draw1.1310Bet
Double ChanceHome/Away1.2010Bet
Double ChanceDraw/Away2.3010Bet

Recent form

Celtic

  • 2026-08-15T16:45:00.000Z · A vs Dundee Utd · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-09T12:30:00.000Z · A vs Kilmarnock · 5-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-03T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Dundee · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-25T14:00:00.000Z · H vs AC Milan · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-07-18T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Middlesbrough · 1-1 (D)

Lask Linz

  • 2026-08-14T17:30:00.000Z · H vs Ried · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-09T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Austria Vienna · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-31T17:30:00.000Z · H vs Grazer AK · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-25T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Kalsdorf · 7-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-18T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Fortuna Düsseldorf · 2-0 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.