Macclesfield vs Southport: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 21 April the National League North brings Macclesfield against Southport at The Leasing.com Stadium. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Macclesfield are 4th, among the top four, on 27 points after 13 matches; Southport are 23rd (in the drop zone) with 10. There are 17 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Macclesfield, last 5: LLWWW Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to South Shields, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Southport, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Curzon Ashton, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Momentum favours Southport, collecting 2.7 points per game to 1.5 for Macclesfield.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Macclesfield 2.0 xG, Southport 0.9 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Macclesfield 62%, draw 22%, Southport 16%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Macclesfield 2–0 Southport. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Macclesfield62%fair 1.62 · @1.62
Draw22%fair 4.56 · @3.75
Southport16%fair 6.18 · @4.60
2.89Expected goals
2.02Macclesfield xG
0.87Southport xG
55%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
1–011%
2–110%
1–110%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Macclesfield 2.0 – 0.9 Southport 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✓
62%
1.62
1.62
Double chance
Macclesfield or draw✓
84%
1.19
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.81
1.73
Draw no bet
Macclesfield (draw no bet)✓
79%
1.26
–
Asian handicap
Macclesfield -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.84
1.75
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
67%
1.48
1.38
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
–
First team to score
Macclesfield to score first
66%
1.51
–
Half-time result
Macclesfield ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.16
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Macclesfield / FT Macclesfield✗
41%
2.43
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
10%
10.14
–
Recent results
Macclesfield – last 6
LLWWWL
14 Apr
@ South Shields
1–4
L
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
1.5Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Southport – last 6
WWWWWD
6 Apr
@ Curzon Ashton
3–1
W
3 Apr
vs Marine
2–1
W
17 Mar
vs Alfreton Town
2–1
W
10 Mar
vs Spennymoor Town
2–0
W
24 Feb
@ Radcliffe
2–1
W
21 Feb
@ Kidderminster Harriers
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Macclesfield and Southport.
What is the prediction for Macclesfield vs Southport?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Macclesfield vs Southport?
On our numbers Macclesfield have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Southport 16%.
How many goals will there be in Macclesfield vs Southport?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Macclesfield vs Southport?
Our predicted score is Macclesfield 2–0 Southport, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Macclesfield vs Southport?
Macclesfield vs Southport (National League North) kicks off on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at The Leasing.com Stadium.
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.
