Newcastle priced at 3/4 to beat Celtic in an eye-catching friendly after fending off interest in star man Alexander Isak

Newcastle have been made favourites by Sky Bet in their eye-catching friendly match against Celtic on Saturday. 

Eddie Howe‘s side began their preparations for the new season by beating National League side Carlisle United 4-0 behind closed doors this week. 

Celtic, meanwhile, will be contesting their fourth friendly ahead of the new Scottish season and enter the game on the back of an impressive 2-0 win over Sporting. The tie comes at the end of the week in which the Magpies managed to fend off a serious attempt from Liverpool to sign star man Alexander Isak.

Newcastle are 3/4 favourites to win the match at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon, while the Scottish champions are priced at 5/2

Newcastle are 3/4 favourites to win the match at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon, while the Scottish champions are priced at 5/2. 

Sky Bet have priced the draw at 15/4. 

Given comparatively early start to the Scottish season, Brendan Rodgers is likely to field a strong side against Howe’s men. The Hoops play just two more friendly matches after Saturday’s clash before they begin their campaign. 

Sky Bet odds for Celtic vs Newcastle: 

Celtic – 5/2

Newcastle – 3/4

Draw – 15/4

• All odds are correct at the time of publication