Our prediction: Liverpool to win by 2+ goals (-1.5 Asian Handicap) @ 2.14.
LASK welcome Liverpool to the Raiffeisen Arena in Austria for a crucial UEFA Champions League fixture. Both sides are looking to bounce back following domestic losses over the weekend.
Prediction table
Odds correct at time of writing.
Team news and form
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LASK suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to AEK on matchday one, extending their winless run in UEFA group/league phase matches to nine games. Domestically, they fell to a 2-0 home defeat against SK Rapid, dropping further off the pace in the Austrian Bundesliga. Despite this, they had not lost a home match since February prior to that reversal.
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Liverpool opened their European campaign under Andoni Iraola with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid. However, they travel to Austria aiming to recover from a tough 3-0 defeat against Manchester City at Anfield. The Reds have historically dominated group stage fixtures, winning 25 of their last 29 such matches in the competition.
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Key & Missing Players: LASK are sweating on the fitness of Moses Usor and George Bello, who both picked up injuries at the weekend. Liverpool remain without Cody Gakpo, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Alexander Isak.
Head-to-head – Last meetings
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Liverpool won both previous head-to-head encounters against LASK.
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LASK’s winless run against English opposition stands at six matches (D1, L5).
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Liverpool have secured eight wins from ten historical encounters against Austrian sides (D1, L1).
Why we’re backing it
LASK’s heavy reliance on home form faces its sternest test against a formidable European outfit. Historical trends highlight the immense difficulty Austrian clubs face against English opposition, a barrier that has stood since 1991. With Liverpool eager to respond positively after their domestic slip-up and holding a stellar record on the road in the Champions League group stage, backing the Reds to cover a multi-goal margin presents solid value.
Betting tips summary
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Safe pick: Liverpool to win @ 1.29
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Value pick: Liverpool to win by 2+ goals (-1.5 Asian Handicap) @ 2.14 <- our recommended bet
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Long shot: Liverpool to win 2-0 & Bradley Barcola anytime goalscorer @ 11.00
Frequently asked questions
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Who will win LASK vs Liverpool? Liverpool are heavily favoured with a win probability of 75%.
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What time does LASK vs Liverpool kick off? Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at 5:45 PM local time (Raiffeisen Arena, Linz).
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Will Liverpool win by two or more goals? Given LASK’s recent struggles and Liverpool’s strong European pedigree, backing the visitors on a -1.5 handicap is our top value pick.