Our South Shields vs Macclesfield Prediction: 3-1
South Shields vs Macclesfield in the England National League North is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 14, 2026. 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 South Shields 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
South Shields's Last Match – Radcliffe FC vs South Shields
South Shields will want to continue their winning form after a 5-2 England National League North victory over Radcliffe FC, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, South Shields saw 68% of the ball and 11 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Radcliffe FC | 32% | 0 (7) | - | 52 |
 South Shields | 68% | 0 (11) | - | 86 |
Macclesfield's Last Match – Merthyr Town vs Macclesfield
Determined to maintain their recent success, Macclesfield must win following their 2-1 England National League North victory against Merthyr Town on April 11. In that match, Macclesfield recorded 50% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Merthyr Town | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 91 |
 Macclesfield | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 37 |
South Shields vs Macclesfield Stats
Key Stats
| South Shields | Macclesfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.67 | Attacking Strength | 1.62 |
| 0.42 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
South Shields are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Macclesfield average 2.0 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
South Shields 20-12
Macclesfield 20-13
What are the odds for this match?
South Shields to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.6
Macclesfield to win: @3.2