Macclesfield vs Chester Prediction, Odds & Analysis – 6 Apr 2026

Quick tips for this match

ResultMacclesfield to win ✗63% · @1.80

Double chanceMacclesfield or draw ✗87% · @1.20

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.57

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.20

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

Macclesfield vs Chester preview and prediction

The match

Macclesfield host Chester in the National League North on Monday 6 April, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at The Leasing.com Stadium. Macclesfield are 4th with 27 points from 13 games (in the top four), while Chester sit 8th on 26 points (in the top half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.

Form guide

Macclesfield's last 5: WWWLW Most recently they beat Buxton 4–2 away. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.

Chester's last 4: WWLW Most recently they beat AFC Telford United 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.1 for Macclesfield and 0.9 for Chester. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 57% and both teams to score at 60%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

Win chances: Macclesfield 63%, draw 24%, Chester 13%.
Safer route: Macclesfield or draw (87%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.57.
Value angle: Macclesfield to win at 1.80 – 63% on our numbers against 56% implied by the price.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Macclesfield or draw – a 87% chance at odds of 1.20, above our fair price of 1.15, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Macclesfield 2–0 Chester. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Macclesfield63%fair 1.58 · @1.80

Draw24%fair 4.21 · @3.65

Chester13%fair 7.66 · @3.70

3.02Expected goals

2.12Macclesfield xG

0.91Chester xG

60%Both score

57%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

2–011%

1–010%

2–110%

1–19%

3–08%

3–17%

From our goals model: Macclesfield 2.1 – 0.9 Chester 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	1.80 ▲
Double chance	Macclesfield or draw ✗	87%	1.15	1.20
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	60%	1.66	1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	79%	1.26	1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✗	57%	1.76	1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	65%	1.55	1.44
Half-time result	Macclesfield ahead at half-time ✗	47%	2.11	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Macclesfield / FT Macclesfield ✗	42%	2.37	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	10%	10.12	–

Form

Macclesfield – last 6

WWWLWW

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
3 Mar	@ Darlington 1883	2–1	W

2.3Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

50%Both scored

67%Over 2.5

Chester – last 4

WWLW

3 Apr	vs AFC Telford United	2–1	W
10 Mar	@ Merthyr Town	2–1	W
24 Feb	@ Hereford	2–5	L
21 Feb	@ Leamington	2–0	W

2.0Scored / game

1.8Conceded / game

75%Both scored

75%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 Macclesfield vs Chester?

Our pick is Macclesfield or draw with a 87% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.

Who will win Macclesfield vs Chester?

On our numbers Macclesfield have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Chester 13%.

How many goals will there be in Macclesfield vs Chester?

We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Macclesfield vs Chester?

Our predicted score is Macclesfield 2–0 Chester, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.

When is Macclesfield vs Chester?

Macclesfield vs Chester (National League North) kicks off on Monday 6 April 2026 at 15:00 (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.

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