Macclesfield host Southport in the National League North on Tuesday 21 April, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at The Leasing.com Stadium. Macclesfield are 4th with 27 points from 13 games (in the top four), while Southport sit 23rd on 10 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Macclesfield's last 5: LLWWW Most recently they lost to South Shields 1–4 away. They average 1.5 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Southport's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Curzon Ashton 3–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Southport arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.1 for Macclesfield and 0.9 for Southport. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score in 56% of our simulations.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Macclesfield 2–0 Southport. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Macclesfield65%fair 1.55 · @1.62
Draw20%fair 5.07 · @3.75
Southport16%fair 6.43 · @4.60
2.97Expected goals
2.07Macclesfield xG
0.90Southport xG
56%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–011%
1–011%
2–110%
1–110%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Macclesfield 2.1 – 0.9 Southport 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✓
65%
1.55
1.62
Double chance
Macclesfield or draw✓
84%
1.18
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.79
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.29
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.81
1.75
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.50
1.38
Half-time result
Macclesfield ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.14
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Macclesfield / FT Macclesfield✗
42%
2.40
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
11%
9.09
–
Form
Macclesfield – last 6
LLWWWL
14 Apr
@ South Shields
1–4
L
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
1.5Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Southport – last 6
WWWWWD
6 Apr
@ Curzon Ashton
3–1
W
3 Apr
vs Marine
2–1
W
17 Mar
vs Alfreton Town
2–1
W
10 Mar
vs Spennymoor Town
2–0
W
24 Feb
@ Radcliffe
2–1
W
21 Feb
@ Kidderminster Harriers
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Macclesfield and Southport.
What is the prediction for Macclesfield vs Southport?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Macclesfield vs Southport?
On our numbers Macclesfield have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Southport 16%.
How many goals will there be in Macclesfield vs Southport?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Macclesfield vs Southport?
Our predicted score is Macclesfield 2–0 Southport, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Macclesfield vs Southport?
Macclesfield vs Southport (National League North) kicks off on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at The Leasing.com Stadium.
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.
