Celtic vs Newcastle United Predictions

Celtic vs Newcastle Utd Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in Club Friendlies. Celtic host Newcastle United Saturday afternoon at Celtic Park in a Battle of Britain pre-season friendly between the Scottish champions and Premier League side. Read on for our free predictions and tips.

Club Friendlies | Jul 19 2025 at 3:00 pm UK at Celtic Park

Celtic vs Newcastle United Predictions

Will Goals Flow at Parkhead as Celtic and Newcastle Lock Horns?

• Celtic love a goal-filled friendly
  • Celtic’s last five pre-season matches have all produced over 2.5 goals, largely down to their high pressing and adventurous full-backs.
• Newcastle rarely keep clean sheets in early-season games
  • The Magpies have conceded in six of their last seven summer friendlies, often prioritising offensive structure over defensive tightness during pre-season.
• Both teams have scored in four of the last five matches involving Celtic
  • Rodgers’s men can create in abundance, but they’re not infallible at the back, especially when facing top-level opposition like Newcastle.

Best Bet for Celtic vs Newcastle United

Saturday afternoon brings an intriguing Anglo-Scottish pre-season showdown as Celtic welcome Newcastle United to Celtic Park for what should be a spirited clash between two sides with lofty ambitions for the upcoming campaign. Both clubs are coming off strong domestic seasons—Celtic, the champions of Scotland, and Newcastle, fresh from a fifth-place Premier League finish. But beyond the accolades, there’s something more primal about this one. It’s not just a friendly—it’s a proper test of progress, sharpness and squad depth, played out in front of a roaring Parkhead crowd. Oh, and there’s the small matter of silverware up for grabs too, as they battle it out for the inaugural adidas Trophy.

Celtic will be brimming with confidence after a solid warm-weather camp in Portugal, where they bested Sporting Lisbon 2-0 in their most recent outing. Newcastle, meanwhile, breezed past Carlisle United in their only summer fixture so far, with Eddie Howe’s men showcasing their attacking prowess even in early July. With both sets of supporters desperate to see new signings and returning stars gel ahead of tough domestic and European schedules, this game could offer more fire than your average pre-season match. Don’t be fooled by the label—there’s pride at stake here.

Best Bet for Celtic vs Newcastle United

Best Bet: Over 2.5 goals

Amongst all the markets available for this clash, the Over 2.5 goals line emerges as the most compelling and highest-value bet. Here at BettingTips4You, we don’t believe in drowning you with a dozen different predictions. Our principle is simple—one clear, well-researched bet per game, so you can bet smarter and more confidently. With both sides known for their attacking intentions, especially in a game where defensive rigidity is not the priority, we believe this is the strongest angle for success.

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Rationale

Newcastle are a side that rarely play it safe, and even in pre-season, their attacking blueprint doesn’t change much. Against Carlisle, they fired four past their non-league visitors with ease. While that wasn’t exactly Barcelona 2009, it’s a clear indication that Howe’s side are firing on all cylinders. With Elanga itching to impress, and Gordon and Isak likely to feature in some capacity, there’s no shortage of pace, invention or bite in their forward line.

Celtic aren’t exactly shrinking violets either. They’ve bagged at least two goals in each of their last three friendlies, including against Sporting, the Portuguese champions. That said, their backline has been breached multiple times this summer, including conceding three to Estrela Amadora—a sign that their defensive transitions still need work. Against a Premier League outfit with speed and technical flair, that might get exposed again.

What adds even more flavour is the likelihood of both managers fielding experimental line-ups for periods of the match. That means fringe players and attackers given licence to impress, while defenders not fully up to speed yet may offer up chances. It’s not hard to imagine both nets bulging multiple times.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“Pre-season often gets dismissed as fitness exercises, but when Celtic’s pressing meets Newcastle’s direct aggression, goals are the obvious outcome. Both sides will go for it, and that’s music to our ears when backing the over.” – Gram Dodd

Our expected correct score for this one is 2-2, which aligns well with the Over 2.5 selection. Both teams should score, and both will push for control of the match at different phases, leaving enough space and chaos for this to turn into a mini goal-fest in Glasgow.

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