LASK vs Liverpool prediction, tips and odds | Champions League

Liverpool travel to the Raiffeisen-Arena in Linz on Wednesday for their second Champions League league-phase fixture, kicking off against LASK at 17:45 BST. Andoni Iraola's side began the competition with a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid, whereas LASK lost 1-0 against AEK Athens in matchweek one.

The Reds carry question marks over several key attacking players heading into a game, and though they should still have enough to win, LASK have lost just one of their last 12 home games, a period in which they won nine times. For betting markets on this fixture, a range of options are available at the best new sports betting sites.

Preview: LASK vs Liverpool

Dietmar Kuhbauer's LASK sit third in the Austrian Bundesliga with 16 points from eight games, though they have endured difficulties recently. They have failed to win any of their last four in all competitions, with the club losing three times in that period.

Their Champions League opener in September, a 1-0 home defeat to AEK Athens, was not a promising start, and a nine-game winless run in the group and league phase in all European competitions is not a good sign.

Their European record at home is not positive considering their only triumph in their past six European outings at Raiffeisen Arena was a 5-1 win against Celtic in a qualifying round for the Champions League.

That was an impressive result given they had lost 3-0 in the first leg against Celtic, but that should not distract from the fact they have drawn four, lost one and won one of their last six games at home in Europe.

Christoph Lang is the man Liverpool need to watch most carefully, given the forward is LASK's most likely source of a goal having scored five goals from 11 appearances this season, making him the team's leading marksman. However, he has blanked in four of his past five outings at club level, so his confidence may be lower than usual.

The comparison widget above tells the story in numbers. LASK have kept no clean sheets in any of their past five league games, winning only twice. Liverpool, by contrast, have kept three clean sheets and won twice in their last five. To explore the available markets for this fixture, visit the best UK football betting sites for more options.

Liverpool's Premier League form has been inconsistent. Three wins, one draw and an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at home to Manchester City have left Iraola's side ninth in the table after six games with nine points.

That being said, it would be unfair to not mention the fact that Liverpool were arguably the better team for the first hour against City until Ryan Gravenberch was sent off, though the Reds' collapse was still astonishing.

The Reds have a strong history in Europe, and it should be noted that none of their last 44 games in any European competition have been stalemates, so perhaps a clear winner will emerge on Wednesday.

Liverpool finished third in the league phase in 2025-26 before defeating Galatasaray 4-1 on aggregate in the round of 16, though they ultimately fell 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-final.

Their four away league-phase fixtures in that campaign produced three victories, a record they will be targeting again this time around. Iraola has never experienced a match on the road in Europe, meaning Wednesday will be a first for the 44-year-old.

Dominik Szoboszlai would have been a key player for the visitors, though he has unfortunately not travelled with the squad due to a supposedly mild hamstring strain.

LASK vs Liverpool team news and predicted lineups

LASK

LASK arrive depleted. Boss Dietmar Kuhbauer confirmed George Bello is unavailable with a muscle injury and described Moses Usor as “likely not an option,” removing two of the club's more direct wide players from the equation.

Ramiz Harakate's ACL injury is a longer-term loss, while Art Smakaj and Cheikne Kebe cannot feature in UEFA club competition this season due to registration rules.

Sascha Horvath and Kasper Jorgensen are both slight doubts, with a thigh problem affecting the former and a knock limiting the latter. If either or both miss out, Kuhbauer will be reshuffling in positions where his squad depth is already strained. Andres Andrade is confirmed fit and is expected to take his place in the back three.

A 3-4-3 shape appears most likely, with Lang leading the line and Samuel Adeniran providing a direct outlet on the right side. Melayro Bogarde and Robert Ljubicic are set to anchor the central midfield area and will be responsible for limiting the damage when Liverpool transition quickly through the lines, but that task may be easier on paper.

Liverpool

Alexander Isak, Liverpool's top scorer with four goals so far this season, has been ruled out alongside winger Cody Gakpo, and both are significant losses given that there is no natural option to lead the line with Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa unavailable, the latter because he was not selected as part of the squad.

Lewis Koumas may have to lead the line once again, though he will at least offer the Reds intensity without the ball. For markets on team news outcomes, the best sports betting sites offer a range of player-related prices.

Gravenberch is certain to start following the red card he received during the Manchester City defeat, as he is suspended for the weekend's game against Brentford, meaning it would make little sense to rest him on Wednesday and put another midfielder at risk of injury. The Dutchman could start alongside Alexis Mac Allister in the double pivot, though Trey Nyoni is also an option.

Conor Bradley's ongoing knee problem means Ronald Araujo could continue at right back, though Joe Gomez may be given his first start of the season in order to allow the former a break.

Jeremy Jacquet and Van Dijk are set to feature in the middle of a back four, with Milos Kerkez on the left. Florian Wirtz needs to boost his confidence, and assists to wingers Bradley Barcola or Rio Ngumoha would help alleviate some of the criticism he has faced.

Head-to-head: LASK vs Liverpool

These clubs have met only twice before, with both matches coming in the 2023-24 UEFA Europa League group stage.

The first meeting, in Linz in September 2023, ended 3-1 to Liverpool, with Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah cancelling out Florian Flecker's opener. The return at Anfield in November was more emphatic: Liverpool ran out 4-0 winners, with Cody Gakpo scoring two goals.

Those meetings are now three years in the past, and both clubs have changed significantly since. The management is entirely different on both sides, and the competition has gone up a level now that the two are set to meet in the Champions League. It is difficult to draw too many conclusions based on the clubs' last two clashes, but the gap in quality is clear.

Liverpool have the option of fielding two £100m players on the pitch, with the fees the Reds paid for Wirtz and Barcola both amongst the most expensive transfers in the history of football.

Perhaps the one saving grace for the hosts is that they scored first against Liverpool in their inaugural meeting clash, but unless they establish an early lead on Wednesday, they will likely have to suffer for prolonged periods.

Our LASK vs Liverpool prediction and tips

BoyleSports price this match at LASK 9.80, the draw 6.25 and Liverpool 1.25 – see our BoyleSports betting site review for a full breakdown of their Champions League markets.

Odds correct as of Tuesday, 13 October 2026.