Macclesfield v Chester Prediction & Expected Goals (6 Apr) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultMacclesfield to win ✗51% · @1.80

Double chanceMacclesfield or draw ✗78% · @1.20

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.57

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.20

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.53

Macclesfield vs Chester: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

Chester travel to face Macclesfield on Monday 6 April in the National League North, with The Leasing.com Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT. In the table, Macclesfield are 4th, among the top four, on 27 points after 13 matches; Chester are 8th (upper half) with 26. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.

Current form

Macclesfield, last 5: WWWLW Their latest outing: 4–2 win over Buxton, away. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.

Chester, last 4: WWLW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over AFC Telford United, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Macclesfield 1.6 xG, Chester 1.1 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 61%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Macclesfield 51%, draw 26%, Chester 22%.
Lower-risk option: Macclesfield or draw (78%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.57.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Macclesfield or draw (78%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Macclesfield 1–1 Chester. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Macclesfield51%fair 1.95 · @1.80

Draw26%fair 3.79 · @3.65

Chester22%fair 4.48 · @3.70

2.71Expected goals

1.61Macclesfield xG

1.10Chester xG

61%Both score

53%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–112%

1–011%

2–19%

2–09%

0–17%

0–07%

From our goals model: Macclesfield 1.6 – 1.1 Chester 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 ✗	51%	1.95	1.80
Double chance	Macclesfield or draw ✗	78%	1.29	1.20
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	61%	1.65	1.57
Draw no bet	Macclesfield (draw no bet) ✗	70%	1.43	–
Asian handicap	Chester +1 (Asian handicap) ✓	66%	1.51	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	77%	1.31	1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✗	53%	1.88	1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	68%	1.47	1.44
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	86%	1.16	–
First team to score	Macclesfield to score first ✗	56%	1.80	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✗	42%	2.40	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Macclesfield / FT Macclesfield ✗	30%	3.35	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	9%	10.53	–

Macclesfield – last 6

WWWLWW

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
3 Mar	@ Darlington 1883	2–1	W

2.3Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

50%Both scored

67%Over 2.5

Chester – last 4

WWLW

3 Apr	vs AFC Telford United	2–1	W
10 Mar	@ Merthyr Town	2–1	W
24 Feb	@ Hereford	2–5	L
21 Feb	@ Leamington	2–0	W

2.0Scored / game

1.8Conceded / game

75%Both scored

75%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 Macclesfield vs Chester?

Our pick is Macclesfield or draw with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.

Who will win Macclesfield vs Chester?

On our numbers Macclesfield have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Chester 22%.

How many goals will there be in Macclesfield vs Chester?

We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Macclesfield vs Chester?

Our predicted score is Macclesfield 1–1 Chester, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.

When is Macclesfield vs Chester?

Macclesfield vs Chester (National League North) kicks off on Monday 6 April 2026 at 15:00 (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.

Macclesfield v Chester: numbers & prediction