Our Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield Prediction: 2-1
Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield in the England National League North is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 3, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield 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
Darlington 1883's Last Match – Darlington 1883 vs South Shields
Darlington 1883 will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 England National League North defeat against South Shields on December 30. In that match, Darlington 1883 had 43% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Darlington 1883 | 43% | 0 (4) | - | 39 |
South Shields | 57% | 0 (5) | - | 45 |
Macclesfield's Last Match – Chester vs Macclesfield
After suffering a 0-2 England National League North loss to Chester, Macclesfield must win to get back on track. In that match, Macclesfield recorded 59% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chester | 41% | 0 (3) | - | 74 |
Macclesfield | 59% | 0 (2) | - | 79 |
Darlington 1883 vs Macclesfield Stats
Key Stats
| Darlington 1883 | Macclesfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | Attacking Strength | 0.78 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Darlington 1883 are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Macclesfield average 1.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Darlington 1883 21-20
Macclesfield 11-14
What are the odds for this match?
Darlington 1883 to win: @2.45
Draw: @3.6
Macclesfield to win: @2.375



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