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Macclesfield vs South Shields - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

England England

National League North
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
VS
02:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Macclesfield host South Shields in the National League North. History leans heavily one way in this fixture. Macclesfield have averaged 1.71 scored and 1.18 conceded recently, against South Shields's 1.82 scored and 1.18 conceded. Past meetings favor Macclesfield slightly — 3-1-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Apr 14, 2026, ending 4:1. The numbers (1.50 xG vs 1.50) point toward Macclesfield. The model's pick is Away (2) to win or Over 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

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

44%
Macclesfield
20%
Draws
36%
South Shields
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Macclesfield

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

36% / Low Confidence
  • Macclesfield have won more games recently than South Shields.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 44% draw probability.
  • 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%).
  • These two have met 4 times recently and Macclesfield have taken 3 of them.

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) 73.4%
Macclesfield Clean Sheet 16%
South Shields Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Macclesfield South Shields
Matches Played 34 28
Wins 19 14
Draws 8 6
Losses 7 8
Goals Scored 1.71 1.82
Goals Conceded 1.18 1.18
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 14, 2026 National League North
South Shields vs Macclesfield
4:1
Dec 13, 2025 FA Trophy
South Shields vs Macclesfield
0:1
Oct 25, 2025 National League North
Macclesfield vs South Shields
1:0
Sep 14, 2024 FA Cup
Macclesfield vs South Shields
5:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Macclesfield 36 / 100
South Shields 20 / 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
Macclesfield South Shields

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick South Shields Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Macclesfield scored in 82% of their last 34 games.

Recent resilience: Macclesfield stayed unbeaten in 5 of the last 5 games.

Defensive concern: South Shields conceded in 71% of 28 recent games.

H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.

Scoring Trends

Macclesfield VS South Shields
1.5 Goals Scored 2.25
0.75 Goals Conceded 1.5
75% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 63%
0% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Macclesfield

(Home)
06 Oct
Scarborough Athletic
1 : 2
Macclesfield
03 Oct
Macclesfield
2 : 2
Scarborough Athletic
26 Sept
Macclesfield
1 : 0
Harborough
19 Sept
Redcar Athletic
1 : 2
Macclesfield
12 Sept
Spennymoor
1 : 1
Macclesfield
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South Shields

(Away)
03 Oct
Buxton
0 : 2
South Shields
29 Sept
Brackley
3 : 2
South Shields
26 Sept
South Shields
4 : 0
Buxton
19 Sept
South Shields
7 : 0
Witton Albion
12 Sept
Hereford
6 : 0
South Shields
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Hereford 10 7 2 1 22:5 23
2 Macclesfield 10 6 3 1 13:6 21
3 Oxford City 10 6 2 2 18:7 20
4 South Shields 10 6 2 2 15:13 20
5 Hebburn Town 10 5 3 2 16:16 18
6 Spalding United 10 5 2 3 14:8 17
7 Chester 10 5 2 3 13:9 17
8 King’s Lynn 10 5 1 4 20:15 16
9 Buxton 10 5 1 4 18:18 16
10 Bedford 10 5 1 4 14:14 16
11 Morecambe 10 4 2 4 14:9 14
12 Chorley 10 4 2 4 16:17 14
13 Merthyr Town 10 3 4 3 12:11 13
14 Scarborough Athletic 10 3 3 4 15:12 12
15 Hednesford 10 3 3 4 17:17 12
16 Marine 10 4 0 6 12:12 12
17 Harborough 10 3 3 4 10:12 12
18 Worksop 10 4 0 6 10:16 12
19 Brackley 10 3 3 4 11:19 12
20 Southport 10 2 3 5 13:20 9
21 Telford 10 2 3 5 8:15 9
22 Darlington FC 10 2 1 7 12:21 7
23 Spennymoor 10 1 4 5 11:21 7
24 Radcliffe 10 2 0 8 9:20 6
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