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Macclesfield v Scarborough Athletic: numbers & prediction

FA Cup · England

Macclesfield

WWDDL
2–2
FT

Scarborough Athletic

DWDDL
Macclesfield 64%Draw 20%Scarborough Athletic 16% Expected goals 1.81 – 0.73
64%
Betarazi pick

Macclesfield to win

Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.67 · Lost ✗

6/10Rating
1.67Odds

Picks by market

ResultMacclesfield to win ✗64% · @1.67
Double chanceMacclesfield or draw ✓84% · @1.17
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗55% · fair 1.82
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 6.97

Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

Macclesfield welcome Scarborough Athletic for a FA Cup fixture on Saturday 3 October (15:00 WAT).

Current form

Macclesfield, last 5: WWDDL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Harborough Town, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.

Scarborough Athletic, last 5: DWDDL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Brackley Town, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.

Momentum favours Macclesfield, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.0 for Scarborough Athletic.

Head to head

When they last met (8 Sep 2026) it ended Macclesfield 0–0 Scarborough Athletic.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Macclesfield 1.8 xG, Scarborough Athletic 0.7 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 45%.

Markets worth a look

  • 1X2 according to our numbers – Macclesfield 64%, draw 20%, Scarborough Athletic 16%.
  • Lower-risk option: Macclesfield or draw (84%) at 1.17.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Macclesfield to win (64%, odds 1.67 – longer than our fair 1.56, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Macclesfield 1–0 Scarborough Athletic. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Macclesfield64%fair 1.56 · @1.67
Draw20%fair 4.97 · @3.75
Scarborough Athletic16%fair 6.42 · @4.00
2.53Expected goals
1.81Macclesfield xG
0.73Scarborough Athletic xG
45%Both score
47%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–014%
2–013%
1–110%
2–19%
0–08%
3–08%

From our goals model: Macclesfield 1.8 – 0.7 Scarborough Athletic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultMacclesfield to win ✗64%1.561.67 ▲
Double chanceMacclesfield or draw ✓84%1.181.17
Both teams to scoreNot both teams to score ✗55%1.82–
Draw no betMacclesfield (draw no bet)80%1.24–
Asian handicapMacclesfield -0.5 (Asian handicap) ✗63%1.58–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓72%1.39–
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗53%1.881.80
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗75%1.33–
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓89%1.13–
First team to scoreMacclesfield to score first ✗66%1.52–
Half-time resultMacclesfield ahead at half-time ✗44%2.25–
Half-time / full-timeHT Macclesfield / FT Macclesfield ✗40%2.51–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14%6.97–

Recent results

Macclesfield – last 6

WWDDLW
26 Sepvs Harborough Town1–0W
19 Sep@ Redcar Athletic2–1W
12 Sep@ Spennymoor Town1–1D
8 Sepvs Scarborough Athletic0–0D
5 Sep@ Merthyr Town1–2L
31 Augvs Hebburn Town3–0W
1.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Scarborough Athletic – last 6

DWDDLL
26 Sep@ Brackley Town1–1D
19 Sep@ Dunston UTS2–0W
12 Sepvs Merthyr Town0–0D
8 Sep@ Macclesfield0–0D
5 Sepvs AFC Telford United0–1L
31 Aug@ King's Lynn Town1–3L
0.7Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5

Head to head

8 Sep 2026Macclesfield v Scarborough Athletic0–0
Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic head-to-head page →

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?

Our pick is Macclesfield to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.

Who will win Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?

On our numbers Macclesfield have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Scarborough Athletic 16%.

How many goals will there be in Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 45% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?

Our predicted score is Macclesfield 1–0 Scarborough Athletic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.

When is Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?

Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic (FA Cup) kicks off on Saturday 3 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.