Our Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace Prediction: 1-3
Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace in the England FA Cup is scheduled for an 12:15 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 10, 2026. Our forecast points to a 1-3 away win, but considering both sides' recent goal-scoring trends, over 2.5 goals is also a smart choice.
This Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Macclesfield's Last Match – Macclesfield vs Radcliffe FC
Macclesfield will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 England National League North victory over Radcliffe FC, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Macclesfield saw 46% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Macclesfield | 46% | 0 (3) | - | 75 |
 Radcliffe FC | 54% | 0 (4) | - | 72 |
Crystal Palace's Last Match – Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Crystal Palace must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 England Premier League draw against Aston Villa on January 7. In that match, Crystal Palace recorded 41% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crystal Palace | 41% | 5 (5) | 1.26 | 33 |
 Aston Villa | 59% | 8 (3) | 1.57 | 48 |
Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace Stats
Key Stats
| Macclesfield | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.66 | Attacking Strength | 0.83 |
| 2.33 | Defence Strength | 0.48 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Macclesfield are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Crystal Palace average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Macclesfield 12-14
Crystal Palace 10-15
What are the odds for this match?
Macclesfield to win: @9
Draw: @6.5
Crystal Palace to win: @1.25