South Shields vs Macclesfield Prediction, Odds & Analysis – 14 Apr 2026

Quick tips for this match

ResultSouth Shields to win ✓63% · @1.80

Double chanceSouth Shields or draw ✓84% · @1.20

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.44

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.12

South Shields vs Macclesfield preview and prediction

The match

The National League North sees South Shields take on Macclesfield on Tuesday 14 April, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at 1st Cloud Arena. South Shields are 1st with 32 points from 15 games (top of the table), while Macclesfield sit 4th on 27 points (in the top four).

Form guide

South Shields's last 5: LDLDW Most recently they lost to Darlington 1883 0–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded.

Macclesfield's last 5: LWWWL Most recently they lost to Chester 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 4 and lost 1 of their last 5. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.

Macclesfield arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.3.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 2.2 for South Shields and 1.0 for Macclesfield. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 62% and both teams to score at 61%.

Betting angles

Win chances: South Shields 63%, draw 22%, Macclesfield 16%.
Safer route: South Shields or draw (84%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.44.
Value angle: South Shields to win at 1.80 – 63% on our numbers against 56% implied by the price.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was South Shields or draw – a 84% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: South Shields 2–1 Macclesfield. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

South Shields63%fair 1.60 · @1.80

Draw22%fair 4.58 · @3.65

Macclesfield16%fair 6.40 · @3.65

3.20Expected goals

2.18South Shields xG

1.02Macclesfield xG

61%Both score

62%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

2–110%

2–010%

1–19%

1–09%

3–17%

3–07%

From our goals model: South Shields 2.2 – 1.0 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	South Shields to win ✓	63%	1.60	1.80 ▲
Double chance	South Shields or draw ✓	84%	1.19	1.20
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	61%	1.65	1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	83%	1.21	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✓	62%	1.61	1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✗	59%	1.69	1.60
Half-time result	South Shields ahead at half-time ✓	47%	2.13	–
Half-time / full-time	HT South Shields / FT South Shields ✓	41%	2.42	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	10%	10.12	–

Form

South Shields – last 6

LDLDWW

6 Apr	vs Darlington 1883	0–1	L
3 Apr	@ Spennymoor Town	1–1	D
17 Mar	@ King's Lynn Town	0–3	L
10 Mar	@ Chorley	1–1	D
3 Mar	vs AFC Fylde	2–1	W
24 Feb	vs Worksop Town	3–1	W

1.2Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

67%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

Macclesfield – last 6

LWWWLW

6 Apr	vs Chester	0–2	L
3 Apr	@ Buxton	4–2	W
31 Mar	@ Hereford	2–0	W
24 Mar	@ Alfreton Town	2–0	W
17 Mar	@ AFC Telford United	0–3	L
10 Mar	@ Marine	4–2	W

2.0Scored / game

1.5Conceded / game

33%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	South Shields	15	10	2	3	+10	32
2	Hereford	15	9	2	4	+14	29
3	Oxford City	14	8	3	3	+15	27
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	15	7	2	6	+5	23
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	Merthyr Town	16	4	7	5	-1	19
17	Brackley Town	16	5	4	7	-9	19
18	Harborough Town	14	4	5	5	-4	17
19	Scarborough Athletic	15	4	4	7	-1	16
20	Marine	14	5	1	8	-2	16
21	Radcliffe	15	5	1	9	-8	16
22	Darlington 1883	15	3	2	10	-9	11
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

-1

-2

-8

-9

-15

-15

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for South Shields vs Macclesfield?

Our pick is South Shields or draw with a 84% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.

Who will win South Shields vs Macclesfield?

On our numbers South Shields have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Macclesfield 16%.

How many goals will there be in South Shields vs Macclesfield?

We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for South Shields vs Macclesfield?

Our predicted score is South Shields 2–1 Macclesfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.

When is South Shields vs Macclesfield?

South Shields vs Macclesfield (National League North) kicks off on Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at 1st Cloud Arena.

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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