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FA Cup 1/128-finals

Mansfield Town vs Macclesfield Prediction

Saturday 7 November, 16:00 WAT: Mansfield Town welcome Macclesfield in the FA Cup (1/128-finals). Home win 61%, draw 31%, away win 8% according to our model, and the pick is Mansfield Town to win (61%).

Mansfield Town

16:00Sat 7 Nov 2026 · WAT

MacclesfieldWDWDW

Field Mill, Mansfield

Our prediction

Mansfield Town to win61% probability · best odds 1.40

61%31%8%

Mansfield TownDrawMacclesfield

Most likely score: 0 - 0
Goals: Under 3.5 goals
Both teams to score: 53%
Expected goals: 0.5 – 1.0
Double chance: 1X 92% · 12 69% · X2 39%

Model advice: Combo Double chance : Mansfield Town or draw and -3.5 goals

Form and team strength

Last 5 games	Mansfield Town	Macclesfield
Results		WDWDW
Goals scored per game	0.0	2.0
Goals conceded per game	0.0	1.0

Mansfield TownMacclesfield

100%Form

100%Attack

100%

0%Defence

0%Poisson

75%

25%Head to head

75%

25%Goals

75%

25%Overall

Head-to-head

4Mansfield Town2Draws0Macclesfield

12 Jul 2025Macclesfield0 - 2Mansfield TownFriendlies Clubs
4 Apr 2020Mansfield Town- - -MacclesfieldLeague Two
16 Nov 2019Macclesfield0 - 0Mansfield TownLeague Two
2 Feb 2019Mansfield Town3 - 1MacclesfieldLeague Two
25 Aug 2018Macclesfield1 - 1Mansfield TownLeague Two
9 Apr 2013Mansfield Town3 - 1MacclesfieldNational League

Best odds (1X2)

Mansfield Town1.40Bet365fair 68%

Draw5.40Dafabetfair 19%

Macclesfield7.70Marathonbetfair 13%

Compared across 10 bookmakers. Market margin 8.3%.

Compare all Mansfield Town vs Macclesfield odds

Model vs bookmakers

Outcome	Our model	Market (fair)	Edge
Mansfield Town	61%	68.4%	-7.4
Draw	31%	18.5%	+12.5
Macclesfield	8%	13.0%	-5.0

A positive edge means our model rates the outcome higher than the bookmakers’ margin-free price. It is a research signal, not a guarantee.

Prediction analysis

Mansfield Town vs Macclesfield preview, prediction and stats – 7 Nov 2026 WAT

Saturday 7 November, 16:00 WAT is the date for this FA Cup 1/128-finals meeting at Field Mill.

Mansfield Town and Macclesfield form

Macclesfield have a mixed recent record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats (WDWDW) across their last 5. Over those games Mansfield Town averaged 0.0 goals scored and 0.0 conceded per match, Macclesfield 2.0 and 1.0.

What the numbers say

Mansfield Town are the model’s favourites at 61%, 53 points clear of Macclesfield, while the draw is rated 31%. Expected goals come out at 0.5 for Mansfield Town and 1.0 for Macclesfield, and the most likely single scoreline is 0-0 (22%). Over 2.5 goals is rated 19% and both teams to score (GG) 25%. The clearest strengths in the team comparison: Macclesfield in attack (100-0), Mansfield Town in defence (100-0), Macclesfield in form (100-0).

Head-to-head record

In the last 6 meetings Mansfield Town won 4, Macclesfield won 0 and 2 ended level, an average of 2.5 goals per game. Both teams scored in 3 of them and 3 went over 2.5 goals. The most recent meeting, on 12 Jul 2025, finished Macclesfield 0-2 Mansfield Town.

Mansfield Town vs Macclesfield odds

Across 10 bookmakers the best prices are 1.40 for Mansfield Town (Bet365), 5.40 for the draw (Dafabet) and 7.70 for Macclesfield (Marathonbet). With the margin removed the market reads 68% / 19% / 13%. Our model is 12.5 points higher than the bookmakers on the draw – the biggest disagreement on this match. Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.51 and under at 2.55.

Our Mansfield Town vs Macclesfield prediction

Our pick for Mansfield Town vs Macclesfield is Mansfield Town to win, rated 61%, best price 1.40. For a goals angle, the model leans towards under 3.5 goals. Correct score suggestion: 0-0. Check confirmed line-ups an hour before kick-off – a late absence can change the picture.

Quick answers

Who will win Mansfield Town vs Macclesfield?: The model gives Mansfield Town 61%, the draw 31% and Macclesfield 8%. Our tip is Mansfield Town to win.
What is the predicted score for Mansfield Town vs Macclesfield?: 0-0 is the most likely scoreline (22%), from expected goals of 0.5 and 1.0.
Will both teams score in Mansfield Town vs Macclesfield?: GG is rated 25% by the model and the best GG price is 1.80.
When and where is Mansfield Town vs Macclesfield?: Saturday 7 November, 16:00 WAT, FA Cup (1/128-finals), Field Mill.

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