LASK Linz vs Liverpool FC prediction: UEFA Champions League, 14 October 2026
Liverpool FC beat LASK Linz 6-3 in the UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 fixture on Wednesday 14 October 2026. The match was played at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz.
Match recap: LASK Linz 3-6 Liverpool FC, UEFA Champions League, 14 October 2026
Liverpool FC beat LASK Linz 6-3 in the UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 fixture on Wednesday 14 October 2026. The match was played at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz.
Score period by period
| Period | LASK Linz | Liverpool FC |
|---|---|---|
| First half | 0 | 3 |
| Second half | 3 | 3 |
Liverpool FC led 3-0 at half-time, and the second half finished level at 3-3.
Match statistics
| Statistic | LASK Linz | Liverpool FC |
|---|---|---|
| Corners | 3 | 11 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
Prediction and analysis
Key match factor
Standings give Liverpool FC the firmer footing. After one match they sit 13th with 3 points and a 2-1 goal tally, while LASK Linz are 27th with 0 points after a 1-0 defeat. Form points the same way, with 9 points from Liverpool FC's last five against 3 for LASK Linz.
Our prediction
Liverpool FC are the slight favourite for LASK Linz vs Liverpool FC, Wednesday 14 October 2026.
LASK Linz have won 1 and lost 2 of 3 Champions League matches between Wednesday 19 August 2026 and Tuesday 8 September 2026, scoring 5 and conceding 5. Liverpool FC have 3 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses from 10 matches between Saturday 25 April 2026 and Saturday 12 September 2026, scoring 17 and conceding 15. The table shows a 14-place gap. The call is an away win, with a slight edge.
Who is favoured for LASK Linz vs Liverpool FC?
Liverpool FC hold a slight edge for LASK Linz vs Liverpool FC, sitting 13th on 3 points against 27th on 0 for the hosts.
When and where LASK Linz vs Liverpool FC is played
LASK Linz and Liverpool FC meet on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday 14 October 2026. The venue is the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz. It holds 19080 spectators. LASK Linz are the home side for this fixture.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | UEFA Champions League |
| Round | Matchday 2 |
| Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Kick-off | 17:45 (UK time) |
| Venue | Raiffeisen Arena |
| City | Linz |
Recent form: LASK Linz and Liverpool FC
LASK Linz's figures cover their 3 matches in the UEFA Champions League between Wednesday 19 August 2026 and Tuesday 8 September 2026, while Liverpool FC's cover 10 matches between Saturday 25 April 2026 and Saturday 12 September 2026.
LASK Linz have 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses in 3 matches, scoring 5 goals and conceding 5, with a sequence of L-W-L, newest first, and a record of 1 win from 1 at home and 2 losses from 2 away. Their latest result was a 0-1 defeat to AEK Athens.
1W 0D 2L in 3 games1.7 scored · 1.7 conceded per game
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2026 | AEK Athens | Away | 0-1 | L | UEFA Champions League |
| 25/08/2026 | Celtic Glasgow | Home | 5-1 | W | UEFA Champions League |
| 19/08/2026 | Celtic Glasgow | Away | 0-3 | L | UEFA Champions League |
Liverpool FC have 3 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses in 10 matches, with 17 goals scored and 15 conceded, a sequence of D-W-W-D-D, newest first, 2 wins and 4 draws from 6 at home and 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses from 4 away. Their latest result was a 0-0 draw with Fulham FC in the Premier League.
3W 5D 2L in 10 games1.7 scored · 1.5 conceded per gameHome 2W-4D-0L · Away 1W-1D-2L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2026 | Fulham FC | Home | 0-0 | D | Premier League |
| 09/09/2026 | Atletico Madrid | Home | 2-1 | W | UEFA Champions League |
| 04/09/2026 | Ipswich Town | Away | 2-0 | W | Premier League |
| 29/08/2026 | Nottingham Forest | Home | 2-2 | D | Premier League |
| 23/08/2026 | Newcastle United | Away | 2-2 | D | Premier League |
| 24/05/2026 | Brentford FC | Home | 1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 15/05/2026 | Aston Villa | Away | 2-4 | L | Premier League |
| 09/05/2026 | Chelsea FC | Home | 1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 03/05/2026 | Manchester United | Away | 2-3 | L | Premier League |
| 25/04/2026 | Crystal Palace | Home | 3-1 | W | Premier League |
LASK Linz and Liverpool FC squads
LASK Linz squad (29 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jungwirth, Lukas | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Bello, George | Defender |
| 3 | Freckleton, Miguel | Defender |
| 4 | Mbuyamba, Xavier | Defender |
| 5 | Smakaj, Art | Defender |
| 6 | Bogarde, Melayro | Defender |
| 7 | Adeniran, Samuel | Forward |
| 8 | Usor, Moses | Forward |
| 9 | Danek, Krystof | Midfielder |
| 10 | Ljubicic, Robert | Midfielder |
| 11 | Kalajdzic, Sasa | Forward |
| 16 | Andrade, Andres | Defender |
| 18 | Schoepf, Alessandro | Midfielder |
| 20 | Jorgensen, Kasper | Defender |
| 21 | Verhaeghe, Manoel | Defender |
| 22 | Harakate, Ramiz | Midfielder |
| 23 | Elfadli, Daniel | Defender |
| 25 | Dibango, Yvan | Defender |
| 27 | Lang, Christoph | Forward |
| 29 | Flecker, Florian | Midfielder |
| 30 | Horvath, Sascha | Midfielder |
| 33 | Schutzenauer, Tobias | Goalkeeper |
| 43 | Alemao | Defender |
| 45 | Kane, Nael | Midfielder |
| 47 | Ilk, Jonas | Defender |
| 48 | Ibrahim, Amin | Defender |
| 50 | Schillinger, Fabian | Goalkeeper |
| 51 | Ivkovic, Mate | Midfielder |
| 52 | Kebe, Cheikne | Defender |
Liverpool FC squad (33 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alisson | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Gomez, Joe | Defender |
| 3 | Endo, Wataru | Midfielder |
| 4 | Van Dijk, Virgil | Defender |
| 5 | Jacquet, Jeremy | Defender |
| 6 | Kerkez, Milos | Defender |
| 7 | Wirtz, Florian | Midfielder |
| 8 | Szoboszlai, Dominik | Midfielder |
| 9 | Isak, Alexander | Forward |
| 10 | Mac Allister, Alexis | Midfielder |
| 12 | Bradley, Conor | Defender |
| 14 | Chiesa, Federico | Forward |
| 15 | Leoni, Giovanni | Defender |
| 18 | Gakpo, Cody | Forward |
| 21 | Tsimikas, Kostas | Defender |
| 22 | Ekitike, Hugo | Forward |
| 23 | Munoz, Victor | Forward |
| 25 | Mamardashvili, Giorgi | Goalkeeper |
| 28 | Woodman, Freddie | Goalkeeper |
| 29 | Barcola, Bradley | Forward |
| 30 | Frimpong, Jeremie | Defender |
| 33 | Araujo, Ronald | Defender |
| 38 | Gravenberch, Ryan | Midfielder |
| 42 | Nyoni, Treymaurice | Midfielder |
| 44 | Chambers, Luke | Defender |
| 53 | McConnell, James | Midfielder |
| 56 | Jaros, Vitezslav | Goalkeeper |
| 67 | Koumas, Lewis | Midfielder |
| 73 | Ngumoha, Rio | Forward |
| 76 | Danns, Jayden | Forward |
| 82 | Sonni-Lambie, Josh | Forward |
| 92 | Omoruyi, Wellity | Defender |
| 95 | Davies, Harvey | Goalkeeper |
Current UEFA Champions League standings
LASK Linz are 27th in the UEFA Champions League table with 0 points from 1 match and a goal difference of -1. Liverpool FC are 13th with 3 points from 1 match and a difference of 1. The gap is 14 places and 3 points. Both sides have played once.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F-A | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9-2 | +7 | 6 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-1 | +4 | 6 |
| 3 | Arsenal FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-0 | +4 | 6 |
| 4 | Bayern Munich | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8-3 | +5 | 4 |
| 5 | Paris Saint-Germain | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-1 | +5 | 3 |
| 15 | Liverpool FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-1 | +1 | 3 |
| 27 | LASK Linz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | -1 | 0 |
Key data
LASK Linz have 0 points from 1 UEFA Champions League match, Liverpool FC have 3 from 1. Over their five most recent results, LASK Linz have 3 points and Liverpool FC have 9. LASK Linz have scored 5 and conceded 5 in 3 matches. Liverpool FC have scored 17 and conceded 15 in 10.
What is at stake
This Matchday 2 fixture sets 27th against 13th in the UEFA Champions League table. LASK Linz have 0 points. Liverpool FC have 3. The gap between them is 14 places and 3 points.
Frequently asked questions
What is LASK Linz's recent form before facing Liverpool FC?
LASK Linz have 1 win and 2 losses in 3 UEFA Champions League matches, with 5 goals scored and 5 conceded. Their sequence reads L-W-L. Their latest result was a 0-1 defeat to AEK Athens.
How have Liverpool FC been playing before the LASK Linz match?
Liverpool FC have 3 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses in 10 matches, scoring 17 and conceding 15. Their sequence reads D-W-W-D-D. The latest was a 0-0 draw with Fulham FC in the Premier League.
Where do LASK Linz and Liverpool FC sit in the Champions League table?
LASK Linz are 27th with 0 points and a difference of -1. Liverpool FC are 13th with 3 points and a difference of 1. Each side has played 1 match. The gap is 14 places.
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