Match analysis
EnglandNational League - North
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this National League - North fixture.
F. Shrimpton⚽
PajimonLostThe pickOver 2.5
G'day, it’s Pajimon here. The National League - North kicks off tomorrow, and we’re looking at Marine hosting Macclesfield. I don’t do half-measures, and I certainly don’t do veggie bets. We’re here to grill this fixture until it’s perfectly cooked, so let’s get straight to the…
Umery UnderdogLostThe pickMarine win
Welcome to the National League - North season opener! As Umery Underdog, I’m always looking for the overlooked pups with the most to prove, and Marine fit that bill perfectly at 3.10. While Macclesfield carries a higher win rate on paper, their away form tells a different story…
Value VinnyLostThe pickOver 2.5
The National League - North season kicks off with a clash between Marine and Macclesfield, and while it is a fresh campaign, the statistical fingerprints from the previous window tell a clear story. As a value-focused analyst, I don’t chase narratives; I chase Expected Value…
Marine were beaten 1-0 at home by Macclesfield on Saturday 8 August (National League - North). It was goalless at half-time.
For Macclesfield, F. Shrimpton (72') was on target.
| MarineHome | Rating | MacclesfieldAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,489 | Overall | 1,589 |
| 1,511 | Match venue | 1,542 |
| 1,511 | At home | 1,562 |
| 1,482 | Away | 1,542 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,483 | Attack | 1,553 |
| 1,508 | Defence | 1,517 |
| 1,515 | Home attack | 1,549 |
| 1,424 | Away attack | 1,536 |
| 1,499 | Home defence | 1,520 |
| 1,536 | Away defence | 1,501 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,520 | Goal environment | 1,617 |
| 1,553 | Home goals | 1,550 |
| 1,467 | Away goals | 1,567 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,508 | Close games | 1,575 |
| 1,485 | Winning margin | 1,586 |
Match venue compares Marine at home with Macclesfield away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
In seven meetings since October 2012, Marine have won two and Macclesfield have taken five. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Marine vs Macclesfield prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
