South Shields v Macclesfield Prediction & Expected Goals (14 Apr) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultSouth Shields to win ✓54% · @1.80

Double chanceSouth Shields or draw ✓77% · @1.20

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.44

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.20

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.36

South Shields vs Macclesfield: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

On Tuesday 14 April the National League North brings South Shields against Macclesfield at 1st Cloud Arena. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, South Shields are 1st, leading the league, on 32 points after 15 matches; Macclesfield are 4th (among the top four) with 27.

Current form

South Shields, last 5: LDLDW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Darlington 1883, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.

Macclesfield, last 5: LWWWL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Chester, at home. Away from home the record reads 4 won, 1 lost from 5. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.

Momentum favours Macclesfield, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.3 for South Shields.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give South Shields 2.0 xG, Macclesfield 1.3 xG – a total near 3.2. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 62% and GG at 62%.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – South Shields 54%, draw 23%, Macclesfield 23%.
Lower-risk option: South Shields or draw (77%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.44.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was South Shields or draw (77%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: South Shields 1–1 Macclesfield. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

South Shields54%fair 1.85 · @1.80

Draw23%fair 4.29 · @3.65

Macclesfield23%fair 4.44 · @3.65

3.23Expected goals

1.96South Shields xG

1.27Macclesfield xG

62%Both score

62%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–110%

2–110%

1–08%

2–08%

3–16%

1–26%

From our goals model: South Shields 2.0 – 1.3 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	South Shields to win ✓	54%	1.85	1.80
Double chance	South Shields or draw ✓	77%	1.29	1.20
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	62%	1.61	1.44
Draw no bet	South Shields (draw no bet) ✓	71%	1.42	–
Asian handicap	Macclesfield +1.5 (Asian handicap) ✗	69%	1.45	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	83%	1.20	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✓	62%	1.60	1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✗	59%	1.70	1.60
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✗	76%	1.31	1.25
First team to score	South Shields to score first	58%	1.72	–
Half-time result	South Shields ahead at half-time ✓	40%	2.48	–
Half-time / full-time	HT South Shields / FT South Shields ✓	33%	2.99	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	10%	10.36	–

South Shields – last 6

LDLDWW

6 Apr	vs Darlington 1883	0–1	L
3 Apr	@ Spennymoor Town	1–1	D
17 Mar	@ King's Lynn Town	0–3	L
10 Mar	@ Chorley	1–1	D
3 Mar	vs AFC Fylde	2–1	W
24 Feb	vs Worksop Town	3–1	W

1.2Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

67%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

Macclesfield – last 6

LWWWLW

6 Apr	vs Chester	0–2	L
3 Apr	@ Buxton	4–2	W
31 Mar	@ Hereford	2–0	W
24 Mar	@ Alfreton Town	2–0	W
17 Mar	@ AFC Telford United	0–3	L
10 Mar	@ Marine	4–2	W

2.0Scored / game

1.5Conceded / game

33%Both scored

50%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 South Shields vs Macclesfield?

Our pick is South Shields or draw with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.

Who will win South Shields vs Macclesfield?

On our numbers South Shields have a 54% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Macclesfield 23%.

How many goals will there be in South Shields vs Macclesfield?

We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for South Shields vs Macclesfield?

Our predicted score is South Shields 1–1 Macclesfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.

When is South Shields vs Macclesfield?

South Shields vs Macclesfield (National League North) kicks off on Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at 1st Cloud Arena.

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.

South Shields v Macclesfield: numbers & prediction