UEFA Champions League | 2026-10-14 16:45
Raiffeisen Arena, Linz
📊 Match Insights
Seeking to leave behind a disappointing weekend, a weakened Liverpool will head to Raiffeisen Arena to take on LASK Linz on Wednesday for their second match in the Champions League group stage.
The Black-Whites are eager to secure their first points in European competition this season, while the Reds aim for another win.
Under the guidance of Dietmar Kuhbauer, LASK began their domestic season impressively with seven consecutive victories. However, they have faced challenges since their opening Champions League loss.
On September 8, LASK suffered a 1-0 defeat to AEK Athens, unable to recover from Razvan Marin's first-half free kick. Following that setback, they lost 2-1 to rivals Sturm Graz and now approach Wednesday's match on a four-game winless streak, having fallen 2-0 to SK Rapid Vienna last Sunday.
Given their recent struggles and the caliber of their upcoming opponent, fans may be apprehensive, particularly those who remember Liverpool's dominance over the Austrian side in the 2023-24 Europa League group stage, where they won 3-1 in Linz and 4-0 at Anfield.
Compounding LASK's worries is their historical record against English teams, having drawn once and lost five times in six encounters.
Additionally, the Black-Whites have faced difficulties at home against English clubs, recording two defeats and one draw, conceding 11 goals while only netting four.
On the other hand, Liverpool, managed by Andoni Iraola, has had a mixed start to the season as the club navigates a significant transition, but they will head into the match with confidence.
📈 League Table (Position)
| # | Team | Pts | P | W-D-L | GD | FORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Paris Saint Germain
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 7 | W W |
| 2 |
Barcelona
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 7 | W W |
| 3 |
Aston Villa
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 7 | W W |
| 4 |
VfB Stuttgart
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 5 | W W |
| 5 |
Liverpool
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | W W |
| 6 |
Sporting CP
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | W W |
| 7 |
Arsenal
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 4 | W W |
| 8 |
Real Madrid
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 2 | W W |
| 9 |
Real Betis
|
6 | 2 | 2-0-0 | 2 | W W |
| 10 |
Bayern München
|
4 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 5 | D W |
| 11 |
Shakhtar Donetsk
|
4 | 2 | 1-1-0 | 2 | W D |
| 12 |
Como
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 2 | L W |
| 13 |
Manchester United
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 2 | L W |
| 14 |
Villarreal
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 1 | W L |
| 15 |
Atletico Madrid
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 1 | W L |
| 16 |
Club Brugge KV
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 0 | W L |
| 17 |
Manchester City
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 0 | L W |
| 18 |
Borussia Dortmund
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | 0 | L W |
| 19 |
Lens
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | -1 | L W |
| 20 |
AEK Athens FC
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | -1 | L W |
| 21 |
RB Leipzig
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | -2 | W L |
| 22 |
Sabah FA
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | -2 | W L |
| 23 |
Feyenoord
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | -3 | W L |
| 24 |
Bodo/Glimt
|
3 | 2 | 1-0-1 | -4 | W L |
| 25 |
AS Roma
|
1 | 2 | 0-1-1 | -1 | L D |
| 26 |
PSV Eindhoven
|
1 | 2 | 0-1-1 | -1 | L D |
| 27 |
Viking
|
1 | 2 | 0-1-1 | -2 | D L |
| 28 |
Fenerbahçe
|
1 | 2 | 0-1-1 | -6 | L D |
| 29 |
Inter
|
0 | 2 | 0-0-2 | -2 | L L |
| 30 |
FC Porto
|
0 | 2 | 0-0-2 | -3 | L L |
| 31 |
Slavia Praha
|
0 | 2 | 0-0-2 | -3 | L L |
| 32 |
Napoli
|
0 | 2 | 0-0-2 | -3 | L L |
| 33 |
Lask Linz
|
0 | 2 | 0-0-2 | -4 | L L |
| 34 |
Lille
|
0 | 2 | 0-0-2 | -4 | L L |
| 35 |
Galatasaray
|
0 | 2 | 0-0-2 | -5 | L L |
| 36 |
Slovan Bratislava
|
0 | 2 | 0-0-2 | -8 | L L |
Promotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
📉 Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Lask Linz
L
L
W
D
L
Liverpool
W
L
W
W
D
🏥 Injuries & absences
Lask Linz
G. Bello
- Muscle Injury
K. Cheikne
- Off the roster
R. Harakate
- Knee Injury
A. Smakaj
- Off the roster
M. Usor
- Shoulder Injury
Liverpool
C. Bradley
- Knee Injury
F. Chiesa
- Off the roster
H. Ekitike
- Achilles Tendon Injury
W. Endo
- Off the roster
C. Gakpo
- Ankle Injury
A. Isak
- Thigh Injury
G. Leoni
- Knee Injury
D. Szoboszlai
- Hamstring Injury
