Lask Linz vs. Liverpool: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context
Lask Linz host Liverpool at Raiffeisen Arena in Linz on 14 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:45 UTC in the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 2. This group-phase clash brings together a side fighting to get off the mark in the standings against a traditional European heavyweight already positioned in the top half of the table.
In the current UEFA Champions League season, Lask Linz sit 28th in the overall league-stage ranking with 0 points, having lost their only match so far by 1–0 away from home. Liverpool are 13th with 3 points after a 2–1 home victory, already on course for the promotion places that lead to the Champions League Play Offs: 1/16-finals. With that context, this fixture carries significant weight: Lask Linz vs Liverpool stats point to an uphill task for the hosts, but home advantage at Raiffeisen Arena offers a crucial opportunity to reset their campaign.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a brief but clear head-to-head pattern between Lask Linz and Liverpool in European competition.
- Previous meetings: 2
- Lask Linz wins: 0
- Draws: 0
- Liverpool wins: 2
Lask Linz vs Liverpool Timeline & Historical Context
The Lask Linz vs Liverpool timeline in European competition is concentrated in the 2023 UEFA Europa League group stage, where the clubs met twice. Those matches provide the only direct reference points before this Champions League encounter and set a clear benchmark in terms of competitive level and tactical matchup.
On 21 September 2023 in the UEFA Europa League Group Stage - 1, Lask Linz hosted Liverpool at Raiffeisen Arena. Lask Linz went into half-time with a 1–0 lead, but Liverpool responded strongly after the break to turn the game around. The match finished Lask Linz 1–3 Liverpool, underlining Liverpool’s ability to adjust and dominate the second half despite an early deficit.
The return fixture on 30 November 2023 at Anfield in UEFA Europa League Group Stage - 5 further reinforced Liverpool’s superiority. Liverpool led 2–0 at half-time and went on to complete a convincing 4–0 home victory over Lask Linz. Across those two Europa League meetings, Liverpool demonstrated both resilience away in Linz and attacking control at home, shaping the early Lask Linz vs Liverpool timeline firmly in favour of the English club.
Lask Linz vs Liverpool Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers offer a compact but telling snapshot of how these sides have matched up so far.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Lask Linz 1 - 7 Liverpool
- Average Goals per Match: Lask Linz 0.50 vs Liverpool 3.50
Venue Split Performance:
- At Raiffeisen Arena: 1 match played here — Lask Linz won 0 (as home side), Liverpool won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Anfield: 1 match played here — Liverpool won 1 (as home side), Lask Linz won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
Lask Linz vs Liverpool Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Lask Linz vs Liverpool last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 30 November 2023: Liverpool 4–0 Lask Linz (Half-time: 2–0) – UEFA Europa League Group Stage - 5
- 21 September 2023: Lask Linz 1–3 Liverpool (Half-time: 1–0) – UEFA Europa League Group Stage - 1
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Lask Linz Matches Results and Stats
For Lask Linz, the available Champions League season to date data shows a mixed overall picture across all competitions but a difficult start at this level. They have played 3 matches in the current Champions League season structure, winning 1 and losing 2. All 5 of their goals scored have come at home, where they average 5.0 goals per game, while they have yet to score away and have failed to find the net in both away fixtures. Defensively, they have conceded 5 goals overall, with a relatively tight home record (1 goal conceded) but 4 shipped on their travels. Their form line of LWL reflects inconsistency, and they are still searching for their first clean sheet.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date)
Last 5 Liverpool Matches Results and Stats
Liverpool’s Champions League season to date profile is compact but positive. They have played 1 match, winning it 2–1 at home, which aligns with a form line of W. Offensively, they average 2.0 goals per game, while conceding 1.0 goal per match, suggesting a side that can outscore opponents even without total defensive control. There are no defeats and no failures to score recorded in this Champions League campaign so far, indicating a stable attacking platform as they head to Linz for their first away outing.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Across the limited but meaningful Lask Linz vs Liverpool stats, history points strongly towards Liverpool. Two previous competitive meetings, both in the 2023 UEFA Europa League group stage, ended in Liverpool victories with a combined scoreline of 7–1. Liverpool have won once away at Raiffeisen Arena and once at Anfield, while Lask Linz are still seeking their first point or clean sheet in this head-to-head. The goal averages underline the gap so far: Liverpool at 3.50 goals per game against Lask Linz’s 0.50. Recent Champions League form adds to that narrative, with Liverpool opening this season with a win and Lask Linz starting with a defeat. Statistically, the trends lean towards another strong Liverpool performance, though Lask Linz’s high home scoring in their broader season data suggests they may still pose an attacking threat in front of their own fans.
Lask Linz vs Liverpool H2H Statistics updated on 9 October 2026.
