Celtic will take on Newcastle in a pre-season friendly at Celtic Park on Saturday, 19 July, as both teams continue their preparations for their new domestic campaigns.
The hosts are further along in their preparations than Newcastle, having already played four pre-season matches compared to the visitors' tally of zero.
Celtic's league campaign is set to begin two weeks earlier than Newcastle's, so more expectations will be on their shoulders on Saturday afternoon.
As part of this summer's round of pre-season betting tips, check out our Celtic vs Newcastle prediction below.
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Celtic vs Newcastle prediction: The Magpies to be caught cold
Key Stats
- Celtic have won three of their four pre-season friendlies this summer.
- Newcastle lost their final two matches of the Premier League season.
- Both teams have scored in two of Celtic's last three matches.
Correct score prediction: Celtic 2-1 Newcastle
Celtic had another great season in Scotland last season, and even made it through the league phase of the Champions League. This is far from a weak Celtic team, and after four pre-season matches, they should be close to full match sharpness. Newcastle, on the other hand, haven't played a game in nearly two months.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No odds available
- HOME: N/A
- DRAW: N/A
- AWAY: N/A
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
There are currently no odds available for the match between Celtic and Newcastle, but we will update this page once they are released. In the meantime, feel free to check out our dedicated Football Betting Tips Today page for other tips over the next 24 hours.
Last five H2Hs: Advantage Newcastle
If Celtic are to come out on top on Saturday afternoon, then the Bhoys will have to do something they have never done before – beat Newcastle. The Magpies have won both of the previous two meetings between the two clubs, but this is the first time they have met since 2007, so we shouldn't read too much into this.
Celtic preview: Several stars are missing
Although Celtic have enjoyed a largely positive pre-season in terms of results, they have picked up a few injuries to important players, and nobody will be risked against Newcastle. Therefore, we can expect Brendan Rodgers to line up without Cameron Carter-Vickers, Alistair Johnson, Kwon Hyeok-ky, Luis Palma and Paulo Bernardo.
Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Tierney, Scales, Ralston, Murray, McGregor, Hatate, Forrest, Nygren, Maeda, Idah
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
W
Hibernian
1
Celtic
3
Scotland Premiership 04/05/25
D
Rangers
1
Celtic
1
Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
W
Dundee Utd
0
Celtic
5
Scotland FA Cup 20/04/25
W
St Johnstone
0
Celtic
5
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
W
Kilmarnock
1
Celtic
5
Newcastle preview: New winger set to debut
Although Newcastle are hoping to make more signings before the transfer window slams shut at the beginning of September, only one man has come through the door so far. Anthony Elanga, who excelled on the wing for Nottingham Forest last season, should be available to make his debut for the Magpies in Glasgow on Saturday.
Predicted lineup: Pope (GK), Ashby, Lascelles, Schar, Targett, Willock, Hernes, Joelinton, Elanga, Barnes, Osula
England Premier League 11/05/25
W
Chelsea
0
Newcastle
2
England Premier League 04/05/25
D
Brighton
1
Newcastle
1
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
Ipswich
0
Newcastle
3
England Premier League 19/04/25
L
Aston Villa
4
Newcastle
1
England Premier League 16/04/25
W
Crystal Palace
0
Newcastle
5
Player to watch: Anthony Elanga
As Newcastle's only big money signing of the season so far, there will be a lot of attention on Antony Elanga on Saturday afternoon at Celtic Park. The former Nottingham Forest winger had a super season last year, but there is now a world of pressure on his shoulders after being sold for £55m. Can he deliver?