Good pick · fair odds 1.69 · bookmaker 1.53 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.53Odds
Picks by market
ResultMacclesfield to win ✓49% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.53
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.38
Macclesfield vs South Shields: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
15:00 WAT, Saturday 10 October: Macclesfield v South Shields in the National League North. In the table, Macclesfield are 4th, among the top four, on 27 points after 13 matches; South Shields are 1st (leading the league) with 32.
Current form
Macclesfield, last 5: DDWWD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Scarborough Athletic, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
South Shields, last 5: WLWWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Buxton, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. 2.8 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Apr 2026) it ended South Shields 4–1 Macclesfield.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Macclesfield 1.4 xG, South Shields 1.0 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 42%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Macclesfield 49%, draw 21%, South Shields 30%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (59%, odds 1.53). Most likely score in line with that pick: Macclesfield 1–1 South Shields. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Macclesfield49%fair 2.03 · @2.00
Draw21%fair 4.80 · @3.50
South Shields30%fair 3.34 · @3.00
2.35Expected goals
1.37Macclesfield xG
0.98South Shields xG
59%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
1–113%
0–010%
0–19%
2–09%
2–19%
From our goals model: Macclesfield 1.4 – 1.0 South Shields expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Macclesfield vs South Shields?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Macclesfield vs South Shields?
On our numbers Macclesfield have a 49% chance of winning, the draw 21% and South Shields 30%.
How many goals will there be in Macclesfield vs South Shields?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Macclesfield vs South Shields?
Our predicted score is Macclesfield 1–1 South Shields, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Macclesfield vs South Shields?
Macclesfield vs South Shields (National League North) kicks off on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
