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Macclesfield Town vs Scarborough Athletic: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Macclesfield Town Macclesfield TownvsScarborough Athletic Scarborough Athletic
Our predictionMacclesfield Town to win
Model score: High · 66/100
Score hint: 1-0

The model puts Macclesfield Town at 52%. The model leans toward Macclesfield Town. Confidence: high.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · Macclesfield Town52%
Draw23%
2 · Scarborough Athletic25%
1 · Macclesfield TownDraw2 · Scarborough Athletic
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Team strength rating
Macclesfield Town
63
Scarborough Athletic
40

Most likely scorelines

1-012.5%
1-111.1%
2-010.9%
2-19.7%
0-07.2%
0-16.4%

Recent form

Macclesfield TownWWDDL
Scarborough AthleticDWDDL

Expected goals

1.74Macclesfield Town
xG
0.89Scarborough Athletic
Over 2.5 goals49%
Both teams to score49%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Macclesfield Town Scarborough Athletic

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Macclesfield Town win1.88Fair (+1.7%)

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

H \ A012345
0763
1121151
2111041
3663
4321
5

Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

1X2Macclesfield Town1.88+1.7%
1X2Draw4.02-0.5%
1X2Scarborough Athletic3.68-1.2%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Full analysis

The model puts Macclesfield Town at 52%. The model puts the draw at 23%. The model puts Scarborough Athletic at 25%. The model's most likely scoreline is 1-0.

The market leans toward Macclesfield Town. Macclesfield Town is priced at 1.875. The draw is priced at 4.02. Scarborough Athletic is priced at 3.68.

The sides have drawn 3 of their head-to-head meetings.

Macclesfield Town have 2 wins in their last 5 matches. Macclesfield Town are on 2 wins in a row. Scarborough Athletic have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.

The model gives 49% for both teams to score. The model gives 49% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Macclesfield Town or Scarborough Athletic?

Our model rates Macclesfield Town as the most likely outcome at 52% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Macclesfield Town vs Scarborough Athletic?

A scoreline around 1-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 3 meetings: 0 Macclesfield Town wins, 3 draws, 0 Scarborough Athletic wins.

See odds at bookmakers

Odds movement

26.2519.9413.637.311.00
Home 26.00 Draw 11.00 Away 1.04

Match statistics

42'⚽Mo Fadera
44'⚽Luke Hall

Match story

How the game unfolded
0–15'0–0

Cautious start, both sides feeling each other out. (0–0)

15–45'0–2

Scarborough Athletic make it count (Mo Fadera (42'), Luke Hall (44')). It's 0–2 at this point.

42'⚽Mo Fadera44'⚽Luke Hall
Half-time

Half-time score: Macclesfield Town 0 – 2 Scarborough Athletic.

45–75'0–2

The game settles after the break without a breakthrough. (0–2)

75–90'+0–2

A tense finish, but the scoreline stays put. (0–2)

Full time: Macclesfield Town 0 – 2 Scarborough Athletic

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