Value bet: Chester to win @ 3.00 – our chance 39% vs 33% implied by the price (edge +17%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultChester to win ✗39% · @3.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗9% · fair 11.66
Macclesfield vs Chester preview and prediction
The match
The National League North sees Macclesfield take on Chester on Wednesday 29 April, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT). 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: WLLWW Most recently they beat Southport 2–1 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Chester's last 5: WWWLW Most recently they beat Macclesfield 2–0 away. On the road they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 6 April 2026, finished Macclesfield 0–2 Chester.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.4 for Macclesfield and 1.4 for Chester. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 59%.
Value angle: Chester to win at 3.00 – 39% on our numbers against 33% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Macclesfield 1–1 Chester. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Macclesfield37%fair 2.73 · @2.25
Draw24%fair 4.12 · @3.10
Chester39%fair 2.56 · @3.00
2.82Expected goals
1.38Macclesfield xG
1.43Chester xG
59%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–26%
From our goals model: Macclesfield 1.4 – 1.4 Chester expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Macclesfield vs Chester?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Macclesfield vs Chester?
On our numbers Macclesfield have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Chester 39%.
How many goals will there be in Macclesfield vs Chester?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Macclesfield vs Chester?
Our predicted score is Macclesfield 1–1 Chester, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Macclesfield vs Chester?
Macclesfield vs Chester (National League North) kicks off on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time).
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.
