Hereford vs Macclesfield Prediction, Odds & Analysis – 31 Mar 2026

Quick tips for this match

ResultMacclesfield to win ✓63% · @1.85

Double chanceEither team to win ✓86% · @1.18

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.53

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.18

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.07

Hereford vs Macclesfield preview and prediction

The match

Macclesfield travel to Edgar Street in the National League North on Tuesday 31 March (19:45 WAT) to face Hereford. Hereford are 2nd with 30 points from 16 games (in the top four), while Macclesfield sit 4th on 27 points (in the top four). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.

Form guide

Hereford's last 5: LLLWD Most recently they lost to Spennymoor Town 1–2 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.

Macclesfield's last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Alfreton Town 2–0 away. On the road they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.

Macclesfield arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.2.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.1 for Hereford and 2.0 for Macclesfield. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 59% and both teams to score at 60%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

Win chances: Hereford 23%, draw 14%, Macclesfield 63%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.53.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Macclesfield to win – a 63% chance at odds of 1.85, above our fair price of 1.58, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Hereford 1–2 Macclesfield. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Hereford23%fair 4.39 · @3.30

Draw14%fair 7.15 · @3.80

Macclesfield63%fair 1.58 · @1.85

3.11Expected goals

1.07Hereford xG

2.04Macclesfield xG

60%Both score

59%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–210%

1–110%

0–29%

0–19%

1–37%

0–36%

From our goals model: Hereford 1.1 – 2.0 Macclesfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Macclesfield to win ✓	63%	1.58	1.85 ▲
Double chance	Either team to win ✓	86%	1.16	1.18
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	60%	1.66	1.53
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	80%	1.25	1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✗	59%	1.70	1.60
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	63%	1.60	1.48
Half-time result	Macclesfield ahead at half-time ✗	44%	2.27	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Macclesfield / FT Macclesfield ✗	38%	2.63	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–2 ✗	10%	10.07	–

Form

Hereford – last 6

LLLWDW

24 Mar	vs Spennymoor Town	1–2	L
19 Mar	@ Alfreton Town	1–2	L
17 Mar	vs AFC Fylde	1–4	L
10 Mar	vs Leamington	5–1	W
3 Mar	@ Scarborough Athletic	0–0	D
24 Feb	vs Chester	5–2	W

2.2Scored / game

1.8Conceded / game

83%Both scored

83%Over 2.5

Macclesfield – last 6

WLWWLW

24 Mar	@ Alfreton Town	2–0	W
17 Mar	@ AFC Telford United	0–3	L
10 Mar	@ Marine	4–2	W
3 Mar	@ Darlington 1883	2–1	W
24 Feb	vs AFC Fylde	1–4	L
21 Feb	vs King's Lynn Town	4–0	W

2.2Scored / game

1.7Conceded / game

50%Both scored

83%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	South Shields	15	10	2	3	+10	32
2	Hereford	16	9	3	4	+14	30
3	Oxford City	15	8	4	3	+15	28
4	Macclesfield	13	8	3	2	+10	27
5	Hednesford Town	16	8	3	5	+8	27
6	King's Lynn Town	16	8	3	5	+6	27
7	Buxton	16	8	3	5	+5	27
8	Chester	15	8	2	5	+4	26
9	Morecambe	16	7	3	6	+5	24
10	Bedford Town	14	7	1	6	-2	22
11	AFC Telford United	16	6	4	6	-4	22
12	Spalding United	15	6	3	6	+3	21
13	Chorley	15	6	2	7	-1	20
14	Worksop Town	15	6	2	7	-1	20
15	Hebburn Town	15	5	5	5	-8	20
16	Marine	15	6	1	8	0	19
17	Merthyr Town	16	4	7	5	-1	19
18	Brackley Town	16	5	4	7	-9	19
19	Harborough Town	14	4	5	5	-4	17
20	Scarborough Athletic	16	4	4	8	-3	16
21	Radcliffe	15	5	1	9	-8	16
22	Darlington 1883	16	3	3	10	-9	12
23	Southport	15	2	4	9	-15	10
24	Spennymoor Town	15	2	4	9	-15	10

Team

Pts

+10

+14

+15

+10

-2

-4

-1

-1

-8

-1

-9

-4

-3

-8

-9

-15

-15

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Hereford vs Macclesfield?

Our pick is Macclesfield to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.

Who will win Hereford vs Macclesfield?

On our numbers Hereford have a 23% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Macclesfield 63%.

How many goals will there be in Hereford vs Macclesfield?

We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Hereford vs Macclesfield?

Our predicted score is Hereford 1–2 Macclesfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.

When is Hereford vs Macclesfield?

Hereford vs Macclesfield (National League North) kicks off on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Edgar Street.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

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