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Buxton vs Macclesfield

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National League North 2025/2026
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Match Events

6' Event
Coleman C.
13' Event
Dawson P.
33' Event
Dawson P.

AI Match Summary

The National League North 2025/2026 game between Buxton and Macclesfield finished 2-4, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Macclesfield.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

42%
Buxton
20%
Draws
38%
Macclesfield
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Buxton

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Buxton carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Buxton are the model's pick here, at 36%.
  • Regular National League North 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.6%
Buxton Clean Sheet 15%
Macclesfield Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Buxton Macclesfield
Matches Played 31 31
Wins 19 18
Draws 4 4
Losses 8 9
Goals Scored 1.87 1.9
Goals Conceded 1.03 1.39
Expected Goals (xG) 1.44 1.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 3, 2026 National League North
Buxton vs Macclesfield
2:4
Dec 26, 2025 National League North
Macclesfield vs Buxton
0:2
Jul 27, 2024 Club Friendly
Macclesfield vs Buxton
0:2
Sep 16, 2023 FA Cup
Macclesfield vs Buxton
2:0
Aug 1, 2023 Club Friendly
Buxton vs Macclesfield
0:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Buxton Compare

Top Goalscorer Coleman C.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Ward G.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72

Macclesfield Compare

Top Goalscorer Dawson P.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Osborne E.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.42
Avg xA / game 0.87

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Buxton 35 / 100
Macclesfield 33 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Buxton Macclesfield

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Buxton's goal record stands at 84% scoring rate across 31 recent games.

Defensive concern: Macclesfield conceded in 77% of 31 recent games.

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Buxton has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Buxton VS Macclesfield
1.5 Goals Scored 2.13
1 Goals Conceded 1.38
63% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Buxton

(Home)
08 Aug
Buxton
2 : 1
Hereford
01 Aug
Warrington Town
1 : 2
Buxton
21 Jul
Buxton
2 : 0
Scunthorpe
10 Jul
Buxton
1 : 0
Ashton United
07 Jul
Buxton
1 : 3
Braga
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Macclesfield

(Away)
08 Aug
Marine
0 : 1
Macclesfield
01 Aug
Macclesfield
2 : 0
United of Manchester
28 Jul
Tamworth
1 : 1
Macclesfield
25 Jul
Altrincham
2 : 5
Macclesfield
21 Jul
Warrington Town
2 : 2
Macclesfield
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 AFC Fylde 46 32 4 10 112:51 100
2 South Shields 46 28 11 7 99:43 95
3 Kidderminster 46 25 12 9 74:51 87
4 Macclesfield 46 24 7 15 81:68 79
5 Buxton 46 22 7 17 83:61 73
6 Scarborough Athletic 46 19 16 11 61:52 73
7 Chester 46 20 13 13 66:64 73
8 Merthyr Town 46 22 4 20 95:86 70
9 Darlington FC 46 20 9 17 78:68 69
10 Spennymoor 46 19 11 16 62:69 68
11 Telford 46 17 14 15 85:65 65
12 Marine 46 18 8 20 62:72 62
13 Radcliffe 46 18 6 22 76:83 60
14 Southport 46 16 12 18 64:71 60
15 Chorley 46 15 12 19 66:65 57
16 Worksop 46 16 9 21 66:74 57
17 Oxford City 46 15 11 20 62:67 56
18 Bedford 46 13 14 19 66:77 53
19 King’s Lynn 46 12 16 18 56:64 52
20 Hereford 46 14 10 22 64:79 52
21 Curzon Ashton 46 13 13 20 67:88 52
22 Alfreton 46 12 14 20 49:82 50
23 Peterborough Sports 46 10 9 27 51:96 39
24 Leamington 46 7 8 31 41:90 29
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