Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
Picks by market
ResultMacclesfield to win ✓55% · @1.90
Double chanceMacclesfield or draw ✓78% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓10% · fair 10.17
Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 29 August the National League North brings Darlington 1883 against Macclesfield at Blackwell Meadows. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, Darlington 1883 are 22nd, in the drop zone, on 12 points after 16 matches; Macclesfield are 4th (among the top four) with 27. There are 15 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Darlington 1883, last 5: LLWLL Their latest outing: 2–4 defeat to Harborough Town, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 4 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
Macclesfield, last 5: WDWWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Brackley Town, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Macclesfield, collecting 2.3 points per game to 0.5 for Darlington 1883.
Head to head
When they last met (3 Mar 2026) it ended Darlington 1883 1–2 Macclesfield.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Darlington 1883 1.0 xG, Macclesfield 1.8 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Darlington 1883 22%, draw 23%, Macclesfield 55%.
Lower-risk option: Macclesfield or draw (78%) at 1.25.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Macclesfield or draw (78%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Darlington 1883 1–1 Macclesfield. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Darlington 188322%fair 4.57 · @3.40
Draw23%fair 4.32 · @3.50
Macclesfield55%fair 1.82 · @1.90
2.82Expected goals
1.04Darlington 1883 xG
1.79Macclesfield xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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1–210%
0–29%
1–06%
0–06%
From our goals model: Darlington 1883 1.0 – 1.8 Macclesfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield?
Our pick is Macclesfield or draw with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield?
On our numbers Darlington 1883 have a 22% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Macclesfield 55%.
How many goals will there be in Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield?
Our predicted score is Darlington 1883 1–1 Macclesfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield?
Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield (National League North) kicks off on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Blackwell Meadows.
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.
