Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic preview and prediction
The match
The National League North sees Macclesfield take on Scarborough Athletic on Tuesday 8 September, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Leasing.com Stadium. Macclesfield are 4th with 27 points from 13 games (in the top four), while Scarborough Athletic sit 20th on 16 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Macclesfield's last 5: LWWWD Most recently they lost to Merthyr Town 1–2 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Scarborough Athletic's last 5: LLWLW Most recently they lost to AFC Telford United 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Macclesfield arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.9 for Macclesfield and 1.0 for Scarborough Athletic. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 58%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Macclesfield 1–1 Scarborough Athletic. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Macclesfield59%fair 1.70 · @1.73
Draw21%fair 4.71 · @3.65
Scarborough Athletic20%fair 5.06 · @4.00
2.85Expected goals
1.88Macclesfield xG
0.98Scarborough Athletic xG
58%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–011%
1–111%
2–010%
2–110%
3–06%
3–16%
From our goals model: Macclesfield 1.9 – 1.0 Scarborough Athletic 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✗
59%
1.70
1.73
Double chance
Macclesfield or draw✓
80%
1.25
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.72
1.70
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
76%
1.31
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.87
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.46
1.35
Half-time result
Macclesfield ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.35
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Macclesfield / FT Macclesfield✗
37%
2.73
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
11%
9.23
–
Form
Macclesfield – last 6
LWWWDW
5 Sep
@ Merthyr Town
1–2
L
31 Aug
vs Hebburn Town
3–0
W
29 Aug
@ Darlington 1883
2–1
W
22 Aug
vs Brackley Town
2–1
W
18 Aug
@ Spalding United
0–0
D
15 Aug
vs Radcliffe
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Scarborough Athletic – last 6
LLWLWW
5 Sep
vs AFC Telford United
0–1
L
31 Aug
@ King's Lynn Town
1–3
L
29 Aug
vs Southport
5–1
W
22 Aug
@ Chorley
1–2
L
18 Aug
vs Spennymoor Town
3–0
W
15 Aug
@ Hednesford Town
4–3
W
2.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Macclesfield and Scarborough Athletic.
What is the prediction for Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?
On our numbers Macclesfield have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Scarborough Athletic 20%.
How many goals will there be in Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?
Our predicted score is Macclesfield 1–1 Scarborough Athletic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?
Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic (National League North) kicks off on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 19:45 (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.
