Our Macclesfield vs Southport Prediction: 3-1
Macclesfield vs Southport in the England National League North is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 21, 2026. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This Macclesfield vs Southport 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 – South Shields vs Macclesfield
Macclesfield will look to get back on track following a 1-4 England National League North loss against South Shields on April 14. In that match, Macclesfield had 49% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Shields | 51% | 0 (10) | - | 59 |
 Macclesfield | 49% | 0 (3) | - | 103 |
Southport's Last Match – Southport vs Leamington
Southport must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 England National League North defeat against Leamington on April 11. In that match, Southport controlled 65% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southport | 65% | 0 (3) | - | 82 |
 Leamington | 35% | 0 (6) | - | 66 |
Macclesfield vs Southport Stats
Key Stats
| Macclesfield | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.48 | Attacking Strength | 1.12 |
| 0.91 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Macclesfield are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Southport average 1.6 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.