Our Macclesfield vs Darlington 1883 Prediction: 3-1
Macclesfield vs Darlington 1883 in the England National League North is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Macclesfield vs Darlington 1883 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 – Spennymoor Town vs Macclesfield
Macclesfield will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 England National League North share of the spoils with Spennymoor Town on August 25. In that match, Macclesfield recorded 43% possession and 0 shots hitting the target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 57% | 0 (4) | - | 98 |
![]() | 43% | 0 (0) | - | 65 |
Darlington 1883's Last Match – Darlington 1883 vs AFC Telford
Determined to get back to winning ways, Darlington 1883 must win after their 2-2 England National League North draw against AFC Telford on August 25. In that match, Darlington 1883 controlled 56% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
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![]() | 56% | 0 (6) | - | 41 |
![]() | 44% | 0 (2) | - | 50 |
Macclesfield vs Darlington 1883 Stats
Key Stats
Macclesfield | Darlington 1883 | |
---|---|---|
2.06 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
0.83 | Defence Strength | 0.96 |
2.1 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
7/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
0/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
6/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
1.9 | Average Scored | 2.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Macclesfield are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Darlington 1883 average 2.5 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.