Liverpool have a perfect 2‑0 record against Lask Linz, winning 7‑1 on aggregate. Lask Linz have not scored in either of their away games this season and have a high goals‑against average away (2 per game). Liverpool’s home form is strong and even with several injuries their squad depth remains superior. Both previous meetings featured over 2.5 goals, indicating a likely high‑scoring affair.
- Round
- League Stage - 2
- Venue
- Raiffeisen Arena, Linz
- Referee
- Tobias Stieler
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +1 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +3 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Liverpool or Draw (Double Chance) at 70% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Liverpool travel to Lask Linz having beaten the Austrian side in both previous Europa League meetings, the most recent a 4-0 home win. Lask Linz have a solid home record from a single game (5‑1) but have struggled away, losing both of their recent away fixtures without scoring. Liverpool come in with a good run of form, including wins over Tottenham and Atletico Madrid, though several first‑team players are listed as injured. The head‑to‑head record and Liverpool’s higher quality suggest they will dominate, while the past two encounters have both produced over 2.5 goals.
Key factors
- Liverpool unbeaten in the two head‑to‑head meetings, winning 4‑0 and 3‑1
- Lask Linz have failed to score in their two away matches this season
- Liverpool’s recent form includes wins over top Premier League opposition
- Injuries affect both sides but Liverpool retain quality depth
- All previous meetings have exceeded 2.5 goals
Team news
Lask Linz
- G. BelloMuscle Injury
- K. CheikneOff the roster
- R. HarakateKnee Injury
- A. SmakajOff the roster
Liverpool
- C. BradleyKnee Injury
- H. EkitikeAchilles Tendon Injury
- J. FrimpongMuscle Injury
- G. LeoniKnee Injury
- A. NalloLeg Injury
- D. SzoboszlaiMuscle Injury
- V. MunozKnee Injury
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 4.3 goals per game (Lask Linz at home plus Liverpool away).
Key players this season
Lask Linz
- Y. Dibango3A
Liverpool
- K. Tsimikas3A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint GermainPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +9 | 9 |
| 2 | Aston VillaPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +9 | 9 |
| 3 | LiverpoolPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 4 | Real MadridPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 5 | Real BetisPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +3 | 9 |
| 6 | VfB StuttgartPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +5 | 7 |
| 21 | InterPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 22 | NapoliPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 23 | GalatasarayPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 24 | Lask LinzPromotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 25 | Sabah FC | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 26 | Feyenoord | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 27 | Lens | 3 | -4 | 3 |
Head-to-head
- 0
- Lask Linz
- 0
- Draws
- 2
- Liverpool
Liverpool have won 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 2023-11-30Liverpool4-0Lask Linz
- 2023-09-21Lask Linz1-3Liverpool
Our record in UEFA Champions League
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.2 published markets
Both sides have been involved in high‑scoring games recently – Lask’s six‑goal draw and Liverpool’s matches averaging over two goals each. Their head‑to‑head history shows 100% of games going over 2.5 goals, with an average of four per meeting. Lask’s home record (5‑1) points to at least a couple of goals, while Liverpool’s recent games have featured three‑goal affairs despite a heavy loss. The combination of Lask’s attacking home display and Liverpool’s ability to both score and concede makes three or more goals a realistic outcome, whereas a total of just two goals would under‑represent the evidence from past meetings and recent form.
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