LASK - Celtic

LASK host Celtic at Raiffeisen Arena on 25 August 2026 for the second leg of their Champions League qualification final. The home side faces a significant tactical challenge after falling to a three-goal deficit in the opening meeting on 19 August 2026. LASK must now find a way to break down a disciplined defensive unit while maintaining the attacking rhythm that saw them net four times against Ried earlier this month. The hosts will likely look to their recent domestic scoring form to unsettle the visitors early, knowing that any lapse in concentration could prove fatal to their hopes of progression.

Celtic arrive in high spirits following their commanding first-leg performance and a string of emphatic domestic victories. Their recent form, highlighted by a five-goal haul against Kilmarnock and a clean sheet in the first leg, suggests a side currently operating with high confidence. While Celtic hold a comfortable aggregate advantage, they will be wary of LASK's ability to capitalize on home support. The match will likely hinge on whether the visitors can absorb early pressure and exploit the gaps left by a desperate LASK side pushing for an immediate response.