Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 1.50 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.50Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultMacclesfield to win ✓39% · @2.45
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 11.85
Buxton vs Macclesfield preview and prediction
The match
The National League North sees Buxton take on Macclesfield on Friday 3 April, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at The Tarmac Silverlands Stadium. Buxton are 7th with 27 points from 16 games (in the top half), while Macclesfield sit 4th on 27 points (in the top four). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Buxton's last 5: WWLLD Most recently they beat Leamington 1–0 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Macclesfield's last 5: WWLWW Most recently they beat Hereford 2–0 away. On the road they have won 4 and lost 1 of their last 5. They average 1.8 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Macclesfield arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.4.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.6 for Buxton and 1.6 for Macclesfield. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 61% and both teams to score at 62%.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 62% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Buxton 1–1 Macclesfield. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Buxton38%fair 2.65 · @2.62
Draw24%fair 4.22 · @3.30
Macclesfield39%fair 2.59 · @2.45
3.13Expected goals
1.55Buxton xG
1.58Macclesfield xG
62%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–28%
2–18%
0–17%
1–07%
2–27%
From our goals model: Buxton 1.6 – 1.6 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✓
39%
2.59
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.31
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
62%
1.62
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
62%
1.62
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
39%
2.58
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Macclesfield / FT Macclesfield✓
23%
4.38
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
11.85
–
Form
Buxton – last 5
WWLLD
17 Mar
@ Leamington
1–0
W
10 Mar
@ Darlington 1883
2–0
W
24 Feb
vs King's Lynn Town
1–2
L
21 Feb
vs AFC Fylde
0–3
L
17 Feb
@ Southport
0–0
D
0.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
20%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
Macclesfield – last 6
WWLWWL
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
3 Mar
@ Darlington 1883
2–1
W
24 Feb
vs AFC Fylde
1–4
L
1.8Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Buxton and Macclesfield.
What is the prediction for Buxton vs Macclesfield?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Buxton vs Macclesfield?
On our numbers Buxton have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Macclesfield 39%.
How many goals will there be in Buxton vs Macclesfield?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Buxton vs Macclesfield?
Our predicted score is Buxton 1–1 Macclesfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Buxton vs Macclesfield?
Buxton vs Macclesfield (National League North) kicks off on Friday 3 April 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at The Tarmac Silverlands 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.
Alfreton Town1
Leamington1
AFC Fylde0
Kidderminster Harriers2
Peterborough Sports2