FA Cup · England · Flamingo Land Stadium
Scarborough Athletic vs Macclesfield prediction & analysis
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.61 · bookmaker 1.70 · Won ✓
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Scarborough Athletic 1.6 – 1.7 Macclesfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Very little separates Scarborough Athletic and Macclesfield on our numbers – 38% for the home side, 40% for the visitors and 21% for a draw. This is a match where the price matters more than the pick.
Scarborough Athletic have taken 7 points from their last 6 matches (1W 4D 1L), scoring 0.8 and conceding 0.7 per game. Macclesfield have 9 points from their last 6 (2W 3D 1L), averaging 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded.
We expect around 3.3 goals (1.6 for Scarborough Athletic, 1.7 for Macclesfield). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on this projection. Most likely scores: 1–1 (10%), 1–2 (8%), 2–1 (8%).
In their last 2 meetings, Scarborough Athletic have won 0, Macclesfield have won 0 and 2 ended level, with an average of 2.0 goals per game.
Our pick is Both teams to score at a 62% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.70 is better than our fair price of 1.61, so there is value in it.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Macclesfield to win ✗ | 40% | 2.48 | 2.25 |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✗ | 79% | 1.27 | 1.33 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 62% | 1.61 | 1.70 ▲ |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 84% | 1.20 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✗ | 63% | 1.59 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 59% | 1.69 | – |
| Half-time result | Level at half-time ✗ | 38% | 2.64 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Macclesfield / FT Macclesfield ✗ | 24% | 4.25 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–2 ✗ | 8% | 11.84 | – |
Form
Scarborough Athletic – last 6
| 3 Oct | @ Macclesfield | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Sep | @ Brackley Town | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | @ Dunston UTS | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Sep | vs Merthyr Town | 0–0 | D |
| 8 Sep | @ Macclesfield | 0–0 | D |
| 5 Sep | vs AFC Telford United | 0–1 | L |
Macclesfield – last 6
| 3 Oct | vs Scarborough Athletic | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Sep | vs Harborough Town | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | @ Redcar Athletic | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | @ Spennymoor Town | 1–1 | D |
| 8 Sep | vs Scarborough Athletic | 0–0 | D |
| 5 Sep | @ Merthyr Town | 1–2 | L |
Head to head
| 3 Oct 2026 | Macclesfield v Scarborough Athletic | 2–2 |
| 8 Sep 2026 | Macclesfield v Scarborough Athletic | 0–0 |
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What is the prediction for Scarborough Athletic vs Macclesfield?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win Scarborough Athletic vs Macclesfield?
On our numbers Scarborough Athletic have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Macclesfield 40%.
How many goals will there be in Scarborough Athletic vs Macclesfield?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
When is Scarborough Athletic vs Macclesfield?
Scarborough Athletic vs Macclesfield (FA Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Flamingo Land 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.