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Macclesfield vs Hereford - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
National League North 
Match Events
15'
15'
Osborne E.
16'
16'
Skinner A.
(Penalty)
52'
52'
Duffy L.
AI Match Summary
The National League North game between Macclesfield and Hereford finished 1-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Hereford.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
47%
20%
33%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Macclesfield
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
47%
/ Medium Confidence
- Hereford haven't matched Macclesfield's recent run of results.
- Macclesfield are the model's pick here, at 60%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- History favors Macclesfield here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
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 25%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.2%
Macclesfield Clean Sheet 15%
Hereford Clean Sheet 11%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Macclesfield | Hereford |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 35 | 29 |
| Wins | 19 | 13 |
| Draws | 8 | 6 |
| Losses | 8 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 1.66 | 1.55 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.23 | 1.14 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.25 | 1.56 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Oct 24, 2026 National League North
Macclesfield vs Hereford
1:2
Mar 31, 2026 National League North
Hereford vs Macclesfield
0:2
Mar 21, 2026 National League North
Macclesfield vs Hereford
3:1
Feb 25, 2014 National League
Hereford vs Macclesfield
1:2
Oct 8, 2013 National League
Macclesfield vs Hereford
1:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Macclesfield Compare
Top Goalscorer Duffy L.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63
Hereford Compare
Top Goalscorer Iwunze H.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.42
Avg xA / game 0.87
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Macclesfield 57 / 100
Hereford 18 / 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
Macclesfield Hereford
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Macclesfield Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Macclesfield's goal record stands at 83% scoring rate across 35 recent games.
Hereford has conceded goals in 69% of their last 29 outings.
Games between these two average 2.60 goals.
Solid form: Macclesfield remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Macclesfield VS Hereford
1.63 Goals Scored 2
1.13 Goals Conceded 0.88
75% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Macclesfield
(Home) 24 Oct
Macclesfield
1 : 2 Hereford
20 Oct
Anstey Nomads
0 : 3 Macclesfield
17 Oct
Macclesfield
1 : 1 Anstey Nomads
10 Oct
Macclesfield
4 : 3 South Shields
06 Oct
Scarborough Athletic
1 : 2 Macclesfield
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24 Oct
Macclesfield
1 : 2 Hereford
17 Oct
Macclesfield
1 : 1 Anstey Nomads
10 Oct
Macclesfield
4 : 3 South Shields
03 Oct
Macclesfield
2 : 2 Scarborough Athletic
26 Sept
Macclesfield
1 : 0 Harborough
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Hereford
(Away) 24 Oct
Macclesfield
1 : 2 Hereford
10 Oct
Hereford
0 : 1 Hednesford
26 Sept
Bedford
1 : 1 Hereford
19 Sept
Stafford
3 : 2 Hereford
12 Sept
Hereford
6 : 0 South Shields
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24 Oct
Macclesfield
1 : 2 Hereford
26 Sept
Bedford
1 : 1 Hereford
19 Sept
Stafford
3 : 2 Hereford
08 Sept
Harborough
0 : 3 Hereford
31 Aug
Southport
0 : 1 Hereford
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hereford | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 24:7 | 26 |
| 2 | Oxford City | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 22:8 | 24 |
| 3 | Macclesfield | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 18:11 | 24 |
| 4 | South Shields | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 21:18 | 23 |
| 5 | King’s Lynn | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 22:16 | 21 |
| 6 | Hednesford | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 23:19 | 21 |
| 7 | Chester | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 15:12 | 20 |
| 8 | Buxton | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 23:23 | 20 |
| 9 | Bedford | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 16:16 | 19 |
| 10 | Hebburn Town | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18:23 | 19 |
| 11 | Morecambe | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 18:12 | 17 |
| 12 | Spalding United | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 14:11 | 17 |
| 13 | Chorley | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 20:21 | 17 |
| 14 | Worksop | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 15:20 | 17 |
| 15 | Marine | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 14:13 | 16 |
| 16 | Harborough | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12:13 | 16 |
| 17 | Scarborough Athletic | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 19:18 | 15 |
| 18 | Merthyr Town | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 15:16 | 15 |
| 19 | Radcliffe | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 16:21 | 15 |
| 20 | Brackley | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15:24 | 15 |
| 21 | Telford | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13:20 | 13 |
| 22 | Darlington FC | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 17:24 | 11 |
| 23 | Southport | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13:23 | 10 |
| 24 | Spennymoor | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12:26 | 7 |
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