Read our LASK Linz vs Liverpool prediction with key betting tips, latest odds, lineups and bet builder insights ahead of this Champions League clash.
LASK Linz vs Liverpool Match Summary
Competition | Champions League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 14 October 2026 |
Match Time | 17:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Linz, Raiffeisen Arena |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | TNT Sports 2 (UK) |
Liverpool head to the Raiffeisen Arena for LASK Linz vs Liverpool in the Champions League, bruised but still heavy favourites in the betting odds at 2/5 (10Bet).
LASK lost narrowly away to AEK Athens in their opener and have taken just one point from a possible nine domestically since. Confidence in Linz is thin on the ground.
Liverpool edged Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their opener. Sunday's heavy home defeat to Manchester City, after Ryan Gravenberch's red card, took some of the shine off a chastened Liverpool side.
Liverpool have won both previous meetings between these clubs, while LASK are still chasing their first points of the campaign. Liverpool want those points banked early, and this looks the place.
LASK Linz vs Liverpool Form
LASK's European campaign began with a narrow away defeat to AEK Athens, and the domestic picture is no brighter, with one point from a possible nine in the Austrian Bundesliga since. Samuel Adeniran's expected return to lead the line is the main encouragement, but this is a side short on rhythm and belief.
Liverpool opened in Europe with a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Domestically, the 3-0 home loss to Manchester City was their first defeat of the season, so this is a stumble rather than a slump. Wirtz remains the creative hub behind the striker, and he is the man LASK must stop.
LASK Linz vs Liverpool Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
LASK Linz: M. Usor (Injured/out), R. Harakate (Injured/out), G. Bello (Injured/out)
Liverpool: C. Bradley (Injured/out), C. Gakpo (Injured/out), G. Leoni (Injured/out), H. Ekitiké (Injured/out), A. Isak (Injured/out), D. Szoboszlai (Injured/doubtful)
LASK Linz
George Bello joins M. Usor and R. Harakate on the LASK injury list, so Yvan Dibango steps in on the left. Samuel Adeniran should return to lead the line, giving the LASK Linz vs Liverpool lineups a recognised focal point for the hosts.
Liverpool
Dominik Szoboszlai is a heavy doubt after missing Sunday's clash with Manchester City. Ryan Gravenberch's red card from the Premier League will not keep him out, and Rio Ngumoha expects to start out wide. With Isak, Ekitiké and Gakpo all injured, Lewis Koumas is in line to lead the attack.
LASK Linz vs Liverpool Predicted Lineup
LASK Linz
Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: L. Jungwirth; A. Andrade, Alemão, X. Mbuyamba; Y. Dibango, S. Horvath, C. Lang, R. Ljubicic, K. Jørgensen; S. Adeniran, S. Kalajdzic
Liverpool
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: A. Becker; R. Araujo, V. v. Dijk, J. Jacquet, M. Kerkez; R. Gravenberch, A. M. Allister; B. Barcola, F. Wirtz, R. Ngumoha; L. Koumas
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LASK Linz vs Liverpool Key Stats & Match Facts
Liverpool have won both previous meetings with LASK, with no draws and no LASK wins.
LASK have won 2 of their last 9 matches against all opponents.
LASK have lost only two of their previous 16 home matches in European competition.
LASK sit 27th in the Champions League standings. Liverpool are 16th.
LASK reached the competition by overturning a three-goal first-leg deficit against Celtic.
LASK Linz vs Liverpool Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Liverpool to win, and fairly comfortably. Our LASK Linz vs Liverpool prediction leans firmly towards the visitors, with the numbers projecting 2.15 goals for the Reds to 0.88 for the hosts. Even without Isak, Ekitiké and Gakpo, Liverpool have too much craft through Wirtz for a LASK side running low on confidence, though the hosts are capable of nicking one.
Best Bets
Liverpool to win at LASK Linz in the Win Market. The numbers give Liverpool a 66.5% win probability, and nothing LASK have produced since their opener argues otherwise. It is a short price, but it is the right side.
Under 3.5 Goals at 8/13 (Betway). The projected total sits at 3.03 goals, just inside this line. Liverpool should have enough to get the job done without this turning into a rout, and that suits the Under.
LASK Linz vs Liverpool Bet Builder
Our LASK Linz vs Liverpool bet builder tips combine a Liverpool win, Lewis Koumas to score anytime, both teams to score and Daniel Elfadli to be shown a card.
Liverpool to win. The Reds are clear favourites, and a LASK side with a single domestic point from nine hardly screams stubborn resistance.
Lewis Koumas to score anytime. With Isak, Ekitiké and Gakpo all sidelined, Koumas is set to spearhead the attack and carries a 48.39% AI probability of scoring.
Both teams to score: Yes. Both sides have attacking quality, and the projection gives LASK close to a goal of their own, so expect the hosts to get on the scoresheet.
Daniel Elfadli to be shown a card. He anchors the midfield battle and is liable to pick up a booking once the defensive pressure starts to build.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 17/1 and is as short as 12/1 elsewhere.
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LASK Linz vs Liverpool Talking Points
LASK will be a different proposition to the side that dominates possession domestically, setting up more pragmatically and reactively against elite European opposition. The message from the Liverpool camp was blunt: "So, we want to take the points that we need early, because otherwise you put yourself in trouble." Miloš Kerkez struck the same note after the City defeat: "We need to win games, this club needs to win games, so we need to do that." With three senior forwards missing, that burden falls squarely on Wirtz and Koumas to unlock a deep-lying home side.
LASK Linz vs Liverpool Predictions FAQs
When is the LASK Linz vs Liverpool Champions League game?
The match kicks off at 17:45 UK time on Wednesday 14 October 2026.
Where is LASK Linz vs Liverpool being played?
The match will be played at Raiffeisen Arena in Linz.
Where can I watch LASK Linz vs Liverpool?
The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2 in the UK.
What competition is LASK Linz vs Liverpool in?
LASK Linz vs Liverpool is taking place in the Champions League.
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