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Macclesfield vs Southport Prediction— England - National League - North
North - 41 ·Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 18:45
// Model verdict
Over 2.5
Combined xG of 3.5 puts the goal expectation well above the line. Model probability 68.3% vs bookmaker-implied 57.1% — a clear edge.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
League track record ↗
Based on 29 resolved predictions
Correct score prediction
H 56% / xG 2.2-1.4 / O2.5 68% / BTTS 66%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 3.5 xG → O2.5 PROB 68.3% · O3.5 PROB 46.8%
Form & verdict
MACCLESFIELD · PPG 1.77
SOUTHPORT · PPG 1.23
Home slight advantage: GOOD (1.77) > Away AVERAGE (1.23)
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
Macclesfield face Southport in England - National League - North on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Macclesfield a 56% chance, the draw 21% and Southport 24%, so Macclesfield are favoured to win. Expected goals are 2.2 for Macclesfield and 1.4 for Southport (3.5 total). The most likely scoreline is 2-1. There is a 68% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 66% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Macclesfield are averaging 1.77 points per game versus 1.23 for Southport. The best value bet our model finds is over 3.5 goals, with an expected value of +34.8%. This match finished 2-1.