Newcastle United

On average, Newcastle United score 1.4 goals per game, which is fewer than the 1.85 goals scored per game by Celtic this season. However, given the strength of their domestic league, Newcastle United’s attacking force is arguably more effective. At home, Newcastle United have scored an average of 1.8 goals per game, which is fewer than Celtic's 2.2 goals per match at Celtic Park, but given the highly competitive league, Newcastle United’s scoring record at home is arguably more impressive. Away from home, Newcastle United have scored an average of 1 goals per game, which is fewer than the 1.5 averaged by Celtic.

In defence, Newcastle United have conceded an average of 1.4 goals per game this season, which is more than the 1 goals per game let in by Celtic. While the Premier League is the stronger league, Celtic’s defence is more effective at preventing goals by opponents in the Scottish Premiership. At home, Newcastle United have conceded an average of 1.5 goals per game, which is more than the 0.7 goals scored by league opponents at Celtic Park. Away from home, Newcastle United have conceded an average of 1.3 goals per game, which is equal to the 1.3 goals conceded by Celtic in away matches.

Against Premier League opposition, Newcastle United tend to score within 34 minutes, which is 2 minutes faster than it takes Celtic to score against teams in the Scottish Premiership. At home, Newcastle United usually score with around 41 minutes on the clock, while Celtic score around 4 minutes faster at Celtic Park. Away from home, Newcastle United tend to score by around 27 minutes, which is about 7 minutes quicker than Celtic.

On average, Newcastle United keep the ball out of their own net until around 50 minutes, which is 6 more than Celtic, who only manage to keep a clean sheet until 44 minutes in. At home, Newcastle United tend to concede with around 55 minutes on the clock. Celtic concede 2 minutes earlier against Scottish Premiership opposition, conceding a goal by around 53 minutes at Celtic Park. Away from home, Newcastle United tend to concede by around 27 minutes, which is better than Celtic by about 10 minutes