Southport vs Macclesfield: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Macclesfield travel to face Southport on Tuesday 27 October in the National League North – the ball rolls at 20:45 WAT. In the table, Southport are 23rd, in the drop zone, on 10 points after 15 matches; Macclesfield are 4th (among the top four) with 27. There are 17 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Southport, last 5: DLLDL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with King's Lynn Town, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Macclesfield, last 5: LWDWD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Hereford, at home. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Macclesfield, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.3 for Southport.
Head to head
When they last met (21 Apr 2026) it ended Macclesfield 2–1 Southport.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Southport 0.9 xG, Macclesfield 1.7 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Southport 24%, draw 15%, Macclesfield 61%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Macclesfield to win (61%, odds 1.85 – longer than our fair 1.64, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Southport 0–1 Macclesfield. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Southport24%fair 4.13 · @3.50
Draw15%fair 6.73 · @3.50
Macclesfield61%fair 1.64 · @1.85
2.60Expected goals
0.90Southport xG
1.70Macclesfield xG
60%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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1–111%
0–211%
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0–07%
1–07%
From our goals model: Southport 0.9 – 1.7 Macclesfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Southport vs Macclesfield?
Our pick is Macclesfield to win with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win Southport vs Macclesfield?
On our numbers Southport have a 24% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Macclesfield 61%.
How many goals will there be in Southport vs Macclesfield?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Southport vs Macclesfield?
Our predicted score is Southport 0–1 Macclesfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Southport vs Macclesfield?
Southport vs Macclesfield (National League North) kicks off on Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 20:45 (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.
