Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Macclesfield to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.67 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.67Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultMacclesfield to win ✗66% · @1.67
Double chanceMacclesfield or draw ✓85% · @1.17
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗55% · fair 1.81
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗15% · fair 6.87
Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic preview and prediction
The match
Macclesfield host Scarborough Athletic in the FA Cup on Saturday 3 October, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT).
Form guide
Macclesfield's last 5: WWDDL Most recently they beat Harborough Town 1–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Scarborough Athletic's last 5: DWDDL Most recently they drew with Brackley Town 1–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Macclesfield arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 8 September 2026, finished Macclesfield 0–0 Scarborough Athletic.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.8 for Macclesfield and 0.7 for Scarborough Athletic. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 45%.
Our pre-match pick was Macclesfield to win – a 66% chance at odds of 1.67, above our fair price of 1.52, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Macclesfield 1–0 Scarborough Athletic. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Macclesfield66%fair 1.52 · @1.67
Draw20%fair 5.10 · @3.75
Scarborough Athletic15%fair 6.80 · @4.00
2.53Expected goals
1.84Macclesfield xG
0.70Scarborough Athletic xG
45%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–013%
1–110%
2–19%
3–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Macclesfield 1.8 – 0.7 Scarborough Athletic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?
Our pick is Macclesfield to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?
On our numbers Macclesfield have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Scarborough Athletic 15%.
How many goals will there be in Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 45% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?
Our predicted score is Macclesfield 1–0 Scarborough Athletic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic?
Macclesfield vs Scarborough Athletic (FA Cup) kicks off on Saturday 3 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.
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