Lask Linz vs Celtic Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Historical Context

Lask Linz and Celtic meet at Raiffeisen Arena in Linz on 25 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. This second-leg clash will be decisive for a place in the group stage, giving extra weight to every detail in the Lask Linz vs Celtic stats ahead of kick-off.

The tie returns to Austria after the first leg at Celtic Park, with both clubs aiming to secure a lucrative and prestigious spot in the main Champions League draw. With the stakes as high as they come at this stage of the competition, understanding the Lask Linz vs Celtic stats and how the first meeting unfolded is crucial for assessing the balance of power going into this decisive fixture.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Lask Linz and Celtic have met once so far in competitive action in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs.

Previous meetings: 1
Lask Linz wins: 0
Draws: 0
Celtic wins: 1

Lask Linz vs Celtic Timeline & Historical Context

The Lask Linz vs Celtic timeline in competitive football begins with their first encounter on 19 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. Played at Celtic Park in Glasgow, this opening leg set the tone for the tie and provided the only direct reference point between the two clubs at this level.

On 19 August 2026, Celtic hosted Lask Linz at Celtic Park and recorded a 3-0 home victory. The match was effectively shaped by a dominant first half in which Celtic established a 2-0 lead by half-time, before adding a third goal after the break to close out a convincing 3-0 full-time scoreline. This result immediately placed the Scottish side in a strong position in the play-off battle.

With only this single fixture in the Lask Linz vs Celtic timeline so far, the historical context is straightforward but significant: Celtic have already demonstrated superiority in the first leg, while Lask Linz now return home needing a major response to overturn a three-goal deficit in the same competition and round.

Lask Linz vs Celtic Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Lask Linz vs Celtic head-to-head picture is based entirely on their Champions League Play-offs clash at Celtic Park.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Lask Linz 0 - 3 Celtic
Average Goals per Match: Lask Linz 0.00 vs Celtic 3.00

Venue Split Performance:

At Raiffeisen Arena: 0 matches played here — Lask Linz won 0 (as home side), Celtic won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
At Celtic Park: 1 match played here — Celtic won 1 (as home side), Lask Linz won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Lask Linz vs Celtic Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Lask Linz vs Celtic last results in recent competitive fixtures:

19 August 2026: Celtic 3-0 Lask Linz (Half-time: 2-0) – UEFA Champions League, Play-offs

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Lask Linz Matches Results and Stats

Lask Linz’s Champions League campaign to date consists of the single away leg at Celtic Park, where they fell to a 3-0 defeat. That result highlights early defensive vulnerabilities on the road and an attack that has yet to find the net in this season’s competition. Conceding three goals while failing to score places clear pressure on their home performance in Linz, with a significant turnaround required to keep their group-stage hopes alive.

Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Celtic Matches Results and Stats

Celtic’s Champions League form so far is built on a single, highly efficient home performance in the Play-offs. Their 3-0 win at Celtic Park over Lask Linz showcased strong attacking output, with three goals scored, and defensive solidity, with a clean sheet and no goals conceded. That combination of productivity in front of goal and control at the back gives Celtic a commanding platform heading into the away leg in Linz.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, this tie is still in its infancy, with only one competitive meeting between Lask Linz and Celtic on record, but that single match carries substantial weight. Celtic lead the head-to-head 1-0, with a 3-0 aggregate advantage built on their home victory on 19 August 2026, and they have scored all three goals in the series while keeping Lask Linz scoreless. Venue-wise, Raiffeisen Arena is an unknown factor in this matchup, as all previous action has taken place at Celtic Park. Recent Champions League form further underlines the contrast: Lask Linz enter the second leg on the back of a defeat, while Celtic arrive with a perfect record, combining attacking efficiency and defensive stability. Overall, the numbers point to Celtic holding the clear historical and statistical edge, leaving Lask Linz needing an exceptional home performance to shift the balance of this play-off.

Lask Linz vs Celtic H2H Statistics updated on 20 August 2026.