Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield prediction & analysis
79%
Footrivo pick
Macclesfield or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
2
Value bet: Macclesfield to win @ 1.90 – our chance 56% vs 53% implied by the price (edge +6%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultMacclesfield to win ✓56% · @1.90
Double chanceMacclesfield or draw ✓79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗11% · fair 9.32
Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield preview and prediction
The match
Macclesfield travel to Blackwell Meadows in the National League North on Saturday 29 August (15:00 WAT) to face Darlington 1883. Darlington 1883 are 22nd with 11 points from 15 games (in the bottom three), while Macclesfield sit 4th on 27 points (in the top four). A gap of 16 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Darlington 1883's last 5: LLWLL Most recently they lost to Harborough Town 2–4 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 4 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 2.5 conceded.
Macclesfield's last 5: WDWWW Most recently they beat Brackley Town 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Macclesfield arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 March 2026, finished Darlington 1883 1–2 Macclesfield.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.0 for Darlington 1883 and 1.8 for Macclesfield. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 60%.
Value angle: Macclesfield to win at 1.90 – 56% on our numbers against 53% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Macclesfield or draw – a 79% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Darlington 1883 1–1 Macclesfield. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Darlington 188321%fair 4.70 · @3.40
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.50
Macclesfield56%fair 1.79 · @1.90
2.82Expected goals
1.02Darlington 1883 xG
1.80Macclesfield xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
0–111%
1–210%
0–210%
1–06%
0–06%
From our goals model: Darlington 1883 1.0 – 1.8 Macclesfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield?
Our pick is Macclesfield or draw with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield?
On our numbers Darlington 1883 have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Macclesfield 56%.
How many goals will there be in Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield?
Our predicted score is Darlington 1883 1–1 Macclesfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield?
Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield (National League North) kicks off on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Blackwell Meadows.
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.
