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National League North · England · Blackwell Meadows

Darlington 1883

WWL
1–2
FT

Macclesfield

LWL

Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield prediction & analysis

67%
Footrivo pick

Both teams to score

Good pick · fair odds 1.50 · bookmaker 1.42 · Won ✓

6/10Rating
1.42Odds

Quick tips for this match

ResultMacclesfield to win ✓39% · @2.60
Double chanceEither team to win ✓75% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓67% · @1.42
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓9% · fair 11.12

Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield preview and prediction

The match

Macclesfield travel to Blackwell Meadows in the National League North on Tuesday 3 March (20:45 WAT) to face Darlington 1883. Darlington 1883 are 22nd with 12 points from 16 games (in the bottom three), while Macclesfield sit 4th on 27 points (in the top four). A gap of 15 points shows the difference in quality this season.

Form guide

Darlington 1883's last 3: WWL Most recently they beat Curzon Ashton 2–1 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.

Macclesfield's last 3: LWL Most recently they lost to AFC Fylde 1–4 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded.

Darlington 1883 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.0.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.4 for Darlington 1883 and 1.7 for Macclesfield. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score in 67% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 67% chance at odds of 1.42. Predicted score: Darlington 1883 1–1 Macclesfield. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Darlington 188336%fair 2.77 · @2.33
Draw25%fair 3.99 · @3.50
Macclesfield39%fair 2.57 · @2.60
3.09Expected goals
1.42Darlington 1883 xG
1.67Macclesfield xG
67%Both score
60%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–111%
1–29%
2–18%
0–18%
1–06%
2–26%

From our goals model: Darlington 1883 1.4 – 1.7 Macclesfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Footrivo team ratings

Darlington 1883Macclesfield
Attack vs National League North average-10%+16%
Goals conceded vs average+12%-17%
Our expected goals here1.241.64

Our own ratings from every National League North result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultMacclesfield to win ✓39%2.572.60
Double chanceEither team to win ✓75%1.331.20
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓67%1.501.42
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80%1.241.17
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓60%1.661.53
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓61%1.641.57
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✗39%2.57–
Half-time / full-timeHT Macclesfield / FT Macclesfield ✓26%3.83–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✓9%11.12–

Form

Darlington 1883 – last 3

WWL
24 Feb@ Curzon Ashton2–1W
21 Feb@ Spennymoor Town4–0W
17 Feb@ Hereford0–1L
2.0Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Macclesfield – last 3

LWL
24 Febvs AFC Fylde1–4L
21 Febvs King's Lynn Town4–0W
16 Febvs Brentford0–1L
1.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Darlington 1883 and Macclesfield.

Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield head-to-head page →

National League North table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1South Shields151023+1032
2Hereford16934+1430
3Oxford City15843+1528
4Macclesfield13832+1027
5Hednesford Town16835+827
6King's Lynn Town16835+627
7Buxton16835+527
8Chester15825+426
9Morecambe16736+524
10Bedford Town14716-222
11AFC Telford United16646-422
12Spalding United15636+321
13Chorley15627-120
14Worksop Town15627-120
15Hebburn Town15555-820
16Marine15618019
17Merthyr Town16475-119
18Brackley Town16547-919
19Harborough Town14455-417
20Scarborough Athletic16448-316
21Radcliffe15519-816
22Darlington 1883163310-912
23Southport15249-1510
24Spennymoor Town15249-1510

More National League North predictions

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FT Scarborough Athletic0 Hereford0 150%1.73X25%3.70225%4.00 O1.5Over 1.5 goals 76%@1.22 ✗
FT South Shields2 AFC Fylde1 144%2.15X21%3.60235%2.75 GGBoth teams to score 66%@1.42 ✓
FT AFC Telford United1 Leamington2 168%1.18X18%5.40213%15.00 U3.5Under 3.5 goals 61%@1.62 ✓
FT Kidderminster Harriers1 Alfreton Town0 166%1.36X21%4.00212%8.00 O1.5Over 1.5 goals 74%@1.28 ✗

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.

Who will win Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield?

On our numbers Darlington 1883 have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Macclesfield 39%.

How many goals will there be in Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield?

We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield?

Our predicted score is Darlington 1883 1–1 Macclesfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.

When is Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield?

Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield (National League North) kicks off on Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Blackwell Meadows.

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.