Sporting CP vs LASK Linz prediction: UEFA Champions League, 21 October 2026

Match recap: Sporting CP 2-3 LASK Linz, UEFA Champions League, 21 October 2026

LASK Linz beat Sporting CP 3-2 away from home in Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday 21 October 2026. The match was played at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.

Score period by period

The first half ended level at 1-1, and LASK Linz edged the second half 2-1 to settle it.

Match statistics

Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

Form separates the sides most sharply. Sporting CP have won 8, drawn 2 and lost 0 of their last 10 matches, scoring 26 and conceding 8, while LASK Linz have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4, scoring 8 and conceding 11. The table backs this up: sixth on 6 points against 33rd on 0.

Our prediction

Sporting CP are clear favourites for Sporting CP vs LASK Linz, Wednesday 21 October 2026.

Sporting CP are unbeaten in 10 matches between Saturday 16 May 2026 and Tuesday 13 October 2026, with 8 wins, 26 goals scored and a perfect 5 from 5 at home. LASK Linz have 1 win and 3 defeats from 4 matches since Wednesday 19 August 2026, including a 6-3 loss to Liverpool FC. In the UEFA Champions League table, Sporting CP sit sixth with 6 points and a goal difference of 4, while LASK Linz are 33rd with 0 points and a difference of -4. The call is a home win.

Who is favoured for Sporting CP vs LASK Linz?

Sporting CP are the clear favourites for Sporting CP vs LASK Linz, backed by an unbeaten 10-match run and a 27-place lead in the table.

When and where Sporting CP vs LASK Linz is played

Sporting CP host LASK Linz in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday 21 October 2026. The match is on Matchday 3. It is played at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Key facts

Recent form: Sporting CP and LASK Linz

The figures cover Sporting CP's matches in the Primeira Liga and the UEFA Champions League between Sunday 26 April 2026 and Tuesday 13 October 2026, and LASK Linz's 4 matches between Wednesday 19 August 2026 and Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Sporting CP have won 7, drawn 3 and lost 0 of 10 matches, scoring 28 goals and conceding 10, with a sequence of W-W-D-W-W in their latest five. They are 3 wins and 1 draw from 4 at home and 4 wins and 2 draws from 6 away, and most recently beat Racing Club De Lens 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League.

8W 2D 0L in 10 games2.6 scored · 0.8 conceded per gameHome 5W-0D-0L · Away 3W-2D-0L

LASK Linz have 1 win and 3 losses from 4 matches, with 8 goals scored and 11 conceded, in the sequence L-L-W-L. They won 1 of 2 at home, lost both away matches and most recently lost 6-3 to Liverpool FC in the UEFA Champions League.

1W 0D 3L in 4 games2.0 scored · 2.8 conceded per gameHome 1W-0D-1L · Away 0W-0D-2L

Sporting CP and LASK Linz squads

Current UEFA Champions League standings

Sporting CP are 6th in the UEFA Champions League table with 6 points from 2 matches. They have 2 wins, 5 goals scored, 1 conceded and a goal difference of 4. LASK Linz are 33rd with 0 points from 2 matches, having lost both, scoring 3 and conceding 7 for a difference of -4. That leaves 27 places and 6 points between them.

Key data

Sporting CP have 6 points in the table; LASK Linz have 0. Sporting CP have 13 points from their latest five results, LASK Linz 3. Across their windows, Sporting CP have scored 28 and conceded 10, while LASK Linz have scored 8 and conceded 11.

What is at stake

The fixture sets 6th against 33rd in the UEFA Champions League table. Sporting CP have 6 points from 2 matches. LASK Linz have 0 from 2. The gap between them is 27 places and 6 points going into Matchday 3.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sporting CP's form before facing LASK Linz?

Sporting CP are unbeaten in 10 matches, with 7 wins and 3 draws, scoring 28 and conceding 10. Their latest five read W-W-D-W-W. Most recently they beat Racing Club De Lens 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League.

How have LASK Linz performed before playing Sporting CP?

LASK Linz have 1 win and 3 losses from 4 matches. They scored 8 and conceded 11, in the sequence L-L-W-L. Their latest result was a 6-3 defeat to Liverpool FC in the UEFA Champions League.

Where are Sporting CP and LASK Linz in the Champions League table?

Sporting CP are 6th with 6 points and a goal difference of 4 from 2 matches. LASK Linz are 33rd with 0 points and a difference of -4. The gap is 27 places.