Macclesfield travel to face Southport in the National League North on Tuesday 27 October (20:45 WAT). Southport are 23rd with 10 points from 15 games (in the bottom three), while Macclesfield sit 4th on 27 points (in the top four). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Southport's last 5: DLLDL Most recently they drew with King's Lynn Town 0–0 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.3 per game.
Macclesfield's last 5: LWDWD Most recently they lost to Hereford 1–2 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Macclesfield arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 21 April 2026, finished Macclesfield 2–1 Southport.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 0.9 for Southport and 1.7 for Macclesfield. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 60%.
Our pre-match pick was Macclesfield to win – a 62% chance at odds of 1.85, above our fair price of 1.60, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Southport 0–1 Macclesfield. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Southport24%fair 4.16 · @3.50
Draw13%fair 7.42 · @3.50
Macclesfield62%fair 1.60 · @1.85
2.60Expected goals
0.88Southport xG
1.72Macclesfield xG
60%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–113%
1–111%
0–211%
1–210%
0–07%
1–07%
From our goals model: Southport 0.9 – 1.7 Macclesfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Southport vs Macclesfield?
Our pick is Macclesfield to win with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win Southport vs Macclesfield?
On our numbers Southport have a 24% chance of winning, the draw 13% and Macclesfield 62%.
How many goals will there be in Southport vs Macclesfield?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Southport vs Macclesfield?
Our predicted score is Southport 0–1 Macclesfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Southport vs Macclesfield?
Southport vs Macclesfield (National League North) kicks off on Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 20:45 (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.
