Macclesfield FC vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips - FA Cup
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in FA Cup Predictions
Day 2 in Round 3 of the FA Cup opens with Macclesfield FC taking on Crystal Palace. The Eagles are looking to end their winless run against an amateur Macclesfield FC side. But just how easy will this game be for Crystal Palace, the reigning FA Cup champions? See our match prediction below.
Palace just drew 0-0 at home to Aston Villa, extending their winless run across all competitions to eight games. Notably, that run includes five losses, but in all fairness, they were to the likes of Man City, Arsenal, Tottenham, and Newcastle. However, that form is exactly the kind you won't want to be entering a single-leg elimination game with.
Still, this should only be a very winnable game for The Eagles as they face 14th-placed Macclesfield FC from the amateur National League North. Macclesfield FC are unbeaten in 15 of their last 18 games, and that run includes 12 wins for The Silkmen.
However, we're talking about wins against teams in England's second-lowest division. Even with their second team, this should be a clean sweep for the reigning champions. So what's exactly the best play here? See key stats below!
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Macclesfield FC v Crystal Palace Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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12 | 7 | 1.2 |
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11.4 | 6.93 | 1.19 |
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12.6 | 6.55 | 1.2 |
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12 | 7 | 1.17 |
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11 | 6.6 | 1.22 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Macclesfield FC and Crystal Palace?
Our prediction for the Macclesfield FC vs Crystal Palace match is: Crystal Palace wins to nil.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 10/01/2026 between Macclesfield FC and Crystal Palace in FA Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 34.94% for a win of Macclesfield FC against Crystal Palace with odds of 13 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Macclesfield FC vs Crystal Palace is 23.54% with odds of 7.4 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 41.52% chance ⭐ for a win of Crystal Palace vs Macclesfield FC with odds of 1.24 at Shangrila.
Macclesfield FC - Crystal Palace Prediction and Best Odds:
| Macclesfield FC Crystal Palace Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace wins | 41.52% | 1.24 at Shangrila |
| Under 2.5 | 53.47% | |
| Both Team To Score | 54.76% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Crystal Palace | 16.01% | 4.1 at LSbet |
Macclesfield FC vs Crystal Palace Form
Macclesfield FC and Crystal Palace Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Jan 2026 - National League North
30 Dec 2025 - National League North
26 Dec 2025 - National League North
16 Dec 2025 - National League North
13 Dec 2025 - FA Trophy
10 Dec 2025 - National League North
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Jan 2026 - National League North
26 Dec 2025 - National League North
29 Nov 2025 - National League North
15 Nov 2025 - FA Trophy
8 Nov 2025 - National League North
4 Nov 2025 - National League North
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Dec 2025 - National League North
16 Dec 2025 - National League North
13 Dec 2025 - FA Trophy
10 Dec 2025 - National League North
7 Dec 2025 - FA Cup
25 Nov 2025 - National League North
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Jan 2026 - Premier League
4 Jan 2026 - Premier League
1 Jan 2026 - Premier League
28 Dec 2025 - Premier League
23 Dec 2025 - Carabao Cup
20 Dec 2025 - Premier League
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Jan 2026 - Premier League
1 Jan 2026 - Premier League
28 Dec 2025 - Premier League
18 Dec 2025 - Conference League
14 Dec 2025 - Premier League
30 Nov 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jan 2026 - Premier League
23 Dec 2025 - Carabao Cup
20 Dec 2025 - Premier League
11 Dec 2025 - Conference League
7 Dec 2025 - Premier League
3 Dec 2025 - Premier League
Players list
M. Dearnley
DefenderL. Lacey
L. Fensome
S. Heathcote
R. Menayese
MidfielderJ. Edmondson
D. Luke
P. Dawson
J. Kay
ForwardI. Buckley-Ricketts
D. Bughail-Mellor
W. Benitez
DefenderJ. Canvot
B. Sosa
M. Guehi
C. Richards
MidfielderC. Uche
K. Rodney
J. Devenny
J. Drakes-Thomas
A. Wharton
ForwardY. Pino
Substitutes
S. Callister
DefenderC. Borthwick-Jackson
L. Matheson
D. Whitehead
M. Stone
C. Dos Santos
M. Woltman
R. Griffiths
D. Henderson
DefenderD. Benamar
M. Lacroix
T. Mitchell
G. King
W. Hughes
Z. Marsh
B. Casey
B. Johnson
Missing players
N. Clyne
D. Munoz
C. Riad
C. Kporha
MidfielderJ. Lerma
D. Kamada
C. Doucoure
ForwardE. Nketiah
I. Sarr
R. Cardines
Macclesfield FC - Crystal Palace Key Points
- Macclesfield FC played in England's second-lowest division.
- Macclesfield FC has never beaten a current EPL team.
- Crystal Palace are the reigning FA Cup champions.
- Since 1990, only twice has a non-league team beaten a team from England's top division.
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Our Macclesfield FC vs Crystal Palace Prediction
The reigning champions are essentially taking on a sixth division side, so we're even more surprised the betting odds aren't lower for Palace. For us, The Eagles won't only win this game, but will comfortably do so with a clean sheet.
Macclesfield FC are even impressive in their own rights. But it's not a figure of speech to say Palace are on an entirely different level, facing the best footballing teams in the world week in week out. Hence, our Macclesfield FC vs Crystal Palace prediction is that Crystal Palace wins to nil.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Macclesfield FC Crystal Palace
| Macclesfield FC vs Crystal Palace | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Macclesfield FC wins | 20 | 13 | -35.0% |
| Draw | 9.6 | 7.4 | -22.9% |
| Crystal Palace wins | 1.09 | 1.24 | +13.8% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Crystal Palace is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 13.8% since opening
- The probability of this result was 91.7% and is now 80.6% (-11.1%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
