Value bet: Under 2.5 goals @ 2.30 – our chance 50% vs 43% implied by the price (edge +16%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultMacclesfield to win ✓68% · @1.57
Double chanceMacclesfield or draw ✓87% · @1.11
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓54% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓8% · fair 11.84
Macclesfield vs Radcliffe preview and prediction
The match
The National League North sees Macclesfield take on Radcliffe on Saturday 15 August, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at Leasing.com Stadium. Macclesfield are 4th with 27 points from 13 games (in the top four), while Radcliffe sit 21st on 16 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Macclesfield's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Marine 1–0 away. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Radcliffe's last 5: LLDDL Most recently they lost to Spalding United 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.3 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Macclesfield arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.7 for Macclesfield and 0.6 for Radcliffe. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 54%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Value angle: Under 2.5 goals at 2.30 – 50% on our numbers against 43% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 71% chance at odds of 1.50, above our fair price of 1.41, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Macclesfield 1–0 Radcliffe. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Macclesfield68%fair 1.47 · @1.57
Draw19%fair 5.16 · @3.90
Radcliffe13%fair 7.80 · @4.75
2.29Expected goals
1.74Macclesfield xG
0.55Radcliffe xG
54%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–018%
2–015%
0–010%
1–110%
3–09%
2–18%
From our goals model: Macclesfield 1.7 – 0.6 Radcliffe 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✓
68%
1.47
1.57 ▲
Double chance
Macclesfield or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.84
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.38
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.99
2.30 ▲
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.50 ▲
Half-time result
Macclesfield ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Macclesfield / FT Macclesfield✗
42%
2.40
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
8%
11.84
–
Form
Macclesfield – last 6
WWDWWD
8 Aug
@ Marine
1–0
W
1 Aug
vs United of Manchester
2–0
W
28 Jul
@ Tamworth
1–1
D
25 Jul
@ Altrincham
5–2
W
18 Jul
vs Wolves U21
2–1
W
14 Jul
@ Leek Town
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Radcliffe – last 6
LLDDLW
8 Aug
vs Spalding United
0–2
L
1 Aug
@ Bury
1–3
L
21 Jul
vs Barrow
0–0
D
17 Jul
vs Shrewsbury
0–0
D
11 Jul
@ Mossley
0–1
L
4 Jul
@ Glossop North End
1–0
W
0.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Macclesfield and Radcliffe.
What is the prediction for Macclesfield vs Radcliffe?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Macclesfield vs Radcliffe?
On our numbers Macclesfield have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Radcliffe 13%.
How many goals will there be in Macclesfield vs Radcliffe?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Macclesfield vs Radcliffe?
Our predicted score is Macclesfield 1–0 Radcliffe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Macclesfield vs Radcliffe?
Macclesfield vs Radcliffe (National League North) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at 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.
