Macclesfield vs South Shields prediction & analysis
59%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.69 · bookmaker 1.53 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.53Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultMacclesfield to win ✓50% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.53
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.60
Macclesfield vs South Shields preview and prediction
The match
The National League North sees Macclesfield take on South Shields on Saturday 10 October, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT). Macclesfield are 4th with 27 points from 13 games (in the top four), while South Shields sit 1st on 32 points (top of the table).
Form guide
Macclesfield's last 5: DDWWD Most recently they drew with Scarborough Athletic 1–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 0.8 conceded.
South Shields's last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Buxton 2–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.8 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 14 April 2026, finished South Shields 4–1 Macclesfield.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.4 for Macclesfield and 1.0 for South Shields. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 42%, both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Macclesfield 50%, draw 20%, South Shields 30%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 59% chance at odds of 1.53. Predicted score: Macclesfield 1–1 South Shields. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Macclesfield50%fair 2.01 · @2.00
Draw20%fair 4.94 · @3.50
South Shields30%fair 3.34 · @3.00
2.35Expected goals
1.38Macclesfield xG
0.97South Shields xG
59%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
1–113%
0–010%
0–19%
2–09%
2–19%
From our goals model: Macclesfield 1.4 – 1.0 South Shields expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Macclesfield vs South Shields?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Macclesfield vs South Shields?
On our numbers Macclesfield have a 50% chance of winning, the draw 20% and South Shields 30%.
How many goals will there be in Macclesfield vs South Shields?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Macclesfield vs South Shields?
Our predicted score is Macclesfield 1–1 South Shields, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Macclesfield vs South Shields?
Macclesfield vs South Shields (National League North) kicks off on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 15:00 (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.
