Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 8 September the National League North brings Macclesfield against Scarborough Athletic at Leasing.com Stadium. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Macclesfield are 4th, among the top four, on 27 points after 13 matches; Scarborough Athletic are 20th (lower half) with 16.
Current form
Macclesfield, last 5: LWWWD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Merthyr Town, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Scarborough Athletic, last 5: LLWLW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to AFC Telford United, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
Momentum favours Macclesfield, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.5 for Scarborough Athletic.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Macclesfield 1.9 xG, Scarborough Athletic 1.0 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 58%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Macclesfield 58%, draw 22%, Scarborough Athletic 20%.
Lower-risk option: Macclesfield or draw (80%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Macclesfield 1–1 Scarborough Athletic. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Macclesfield58%fair 1.72 · @1.73
Draw22%fair 4.62 · @3.65
Scarborough Athletic20%fair 4.97 · @4.00
2.85Expected goals
1.86Macclesfield xG
0.99Scarborough Athletic xG
58%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–011%
1–111%
2–010%
2–110%
3–06%
3–16%
From our goals model: Macclesfield 1.9 – 1.0 Scarborough Athletic 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✗
58%
1.72
1.73
Double chance
Macclesfield or draw✓
80%
1.25
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.72
1.70
Draw no bet
Macclesfield (draw no bet)
74%
1.35
–
Asian handicap
Scarborough Athletic +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
76%
1.31
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.87
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.46
1.35
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
–
First team to score
Macclesfield to score first✗
62%
1.62
–
Half-time result
Macclesfield ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Macclesfield / FT Macclesfield✗
36%
2.76
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.09
–
Recent results
Macclesfield – last 6
LWWWDW
5 Sep
@ Merthyr Town
1–2
L
31 Aug
vs Hebburn Town
3–0
W
29 Aug
@ Darlington 1883
2–1
W
22 Aug
vs Brackley Town
2–1
W
18 Aug
@ Spalding United
0–0
D
15 Aug
vs Radcliffe
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Scarborough Athletic – last 6
LLWLWW
5 Sep
vs AFC Telford United
0–1
L
31 Aug
@ King's Lynn Town
1–3
L
29 Aug
vs Southport
5–1
W
22 Aug
@ Chorley
1–2
L
18 Aug
vs Spennymoor Town
3–0
W
15 Aug
@ Hednesford Town
4–3
W
2.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Macclesfield and Scarborough Athletic.
What is the prediction for Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?
On our numbers Macclesfield have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Scarborough Athletic 20%.
How many goals will there be in Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?
Our predicted score is Macclesfield 1–1 Scarborough Athletic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?
Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic (National League North) kicks off on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at 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.
