Very strong pick · fair odds 1.19 · bookmaker 1.22 · Lost ✗
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
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Value bet: Macclesfield to win @ 1.75 – our chance 62% vs 57% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultMacclesfield to win ✗62% · @1.75
Double chanceMacclesfield or draw ✗84% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.57
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.74
Macclesfield vs Hereford: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Macclesfield welcome Hereford for a National League North fixture on Saturday 24 October (15:00 WAT). In the table, Macclesfield are 4th, among the top four, on 27 points after 13 matches; Hereford are 2nd (among the top four) with 30. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Macclesfield, last 5: WDWDD Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Anstey Nomads, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Hereford, last 5: LDLWW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Hednesford Town, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
Head to head
When they last met (31 Mar 2026) it ended Hereford 0–2 Macclesfield.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Macclesfield 1.7 xG, Hereford 0.7 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Macclesfield 62%, draw 23%, Hereford 16%.
Lower-risk option: Macclesfield or draw (84%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.57.
Price worth noting: Macclesfield to win @1.75 – the bookmaker implies 57%, our ratings say 62%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Macclesfield or draw (84%, odds 1.22 – longer than our fair 1.19, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Macclesfield 1–0 Hereford. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Macclesfield62%fair 1.62 · @1.75
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.50
Hereford16%fair 6.30 · @3.90
2.45Expected goals
1.72Macclesfield xG
0.73Hereford xG
58%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
2–013%
1–111%
2–19%
0–09%
3–07%
From our goals model: Macclesfield 1.7 – 0.7 Hereford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Macclesfield vs Hereford?
Our pick is Macclesfield or draw with a 84% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Macclesfield vs Hereford?
On our numbers Macclesfield have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Hereford 16%.
How many goals will there be in Macclesfield vs Hereford?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Macclesfield vs Hereford?
Our predicted score is Macclesfield 1–0 Hereford, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Macclesfield vs Hereford?
Macclesfield vs Hereford (National League North) kicks off on Saturday 24 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.
