Hereford v Macclesfield Prediction & Expected Goals (31 Mar) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultMacclesfield to win ✓48% · @1.85

Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.18

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.53

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.18

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.31

Hereford vs Macclesfield: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

On Tuesday 31 March the National League North brings Hereford against Macclesfield at Edgar Street. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Hereford are 2nd, among the top four, on 30 points after 16 matches; Macclesfield are 4th (among the top four) with 27. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.

Current form

Hereford, last 5: LLLWD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Spennymoor Town, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.

Macclesfield, last 5: WLWWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Alfreton Town, away. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.

Momentum favours Macclesfield, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.2 for Hereford.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Hereford 1.4 xG, Macclesfield 1.5 xG – a total near 2.9. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 57% and GG at 61%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Hereford 30%, draw 22%, Macclesfield 48%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.53.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (65%, odds 1.48). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hereford 1–1 Macclesfield. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Hereford30%fair 3.30 · @3.30

Draw22%fair 4.51 · @3.80

Macclesfield48%fair 2.10 · @1.85

2.91Expected goals

1.37Hereford xG

1.54Macclesfield xG

61%Both score

57%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–112%

1–29%

0–18%

2–18%

1–07%

0–26%

From our goals model: Hereford 1.4 – 1.5 Macclesfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Macclesfield to win ✓	48%	2.10	1.85
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	78%	1.28	1.18
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	61%	1.65	1.53
Draw no bet	Macclesfield (draw no bet) ✓	61%	1.64	–
Asian handicap	Hereford +1 (Asian handicap) ✗	74%	1.35	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	79%	1.27	1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✗	57%	1.76	1.60
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	65%	1.54	1.48
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	83%	1.20	–
First team to score	Macclesfield to score first ✓	50%	2.00	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✓	40%	2.48	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Macclesfield / FT Macclesfield ✗	25%	4.07	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–2 ✗	9%	11.31	–

Hereford – last 6

LLLWDW

24 Mar	vs Spennymoor Town	1–2	L
19 Mar	@ Alfreton Town	1–2	L
17 Mar	vs AFC Fylde	1–4	L
10 Mar	vs Leamington	5–1	W
3 Mar	@ Scarborough Athletic	0–0	D
24 Feb	vs Chester	5–2	W

2.2Scored / game

1.8Conceded / game

83%Both scored

83%Over 2.5

Macclesfield – last 6

WLWWLW

24 Mar	@ Alfreton Town	2–0	W
17 Mar	@ AFC Telford United	0–3	L
10 Mar	@ Marine	4–2	W
3 Mar	@ Darlington 1883	2–1	W
24 Feb	vs AFC Fylde	1–4	L
21 Feb	vs King's Lynn Town	4–0	W

2.2Scored / game

1.7Conceded / game

50%Both scored

83%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	South Shields	15	10	2	3	+10	32
2	Hereford	16	9	3	4	+14	30
3	Oxford City	15	8	4	3	+15	28
4	Macclesfield	13	8	3	2	+10	27
5	Hednesford Town	16	8	3	5	+8	27
6	King's Lynn Town	16	8	3	5	+6	27
7	Buxton	16	8	3	5	+5	27
8	Chester	15	8	2	5	+4	26
9	Morecambe	16	7	3	6	+5	24
10	Bedford Town	14	7	1	6	-2	22
11	AFC Telford United	16	6	4	6	-4	22
12	Spalding United	15	6	3	6	+3	21
13	Chorley	15	6	2	7	-1	20
14	Worksop Town	15	6	2	7	-1	20
15	Hebburn Town	15	5	5	5	-8	20
16	Marine	15	6	1	8	0	19
17	Merthyr Town	16	4	7	5	-1	19
18	Brackley Town	16	5	4	7	-9	19
19	Harborough Town	14	4	5	5	-4	17
20	Scarborough Athletic	16	4	4	8	-3	16
21	Radcliffe	15	5	1	9	-8	16
22	Darlington 1883	16	3	3	10	-9	12
23	Southport	15	2	4	9	-15	10
24	Spennymoor Town	15	2	4	9	-15	10

Team

Pts

+10

+14

+15

+10

-2

-4

-1

-1

-8

-1

-9

-4

-3

-8

-9

-15

-15

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Hereford vs Macclesfield?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.

Who will win Hereford vs Macclesfield?

On our numbers Hereford have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Macclesfield 48%.

How many goals will there be in Hereford vs Macclesfield?

We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Hereford vs Macclesfield?

Our predicted score is Hereford 1–1 Macclesfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.

When is Hereford vs Macclesfield?

Hereford vs Macclesfield (National League North) kicks off on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Edgar Street.

Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

Hereford v Macclesfield: numbers & prediction