Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace Prediction & BETTING TIPS - 10/01/2026

Macclesfield head into this FA Cup tie in confident mood after edging Radcliffe 2–1, continuing a solid run that features five wins from their last eight. However, we predict a 2-1 away win as Crystal Palace are a more experience side. At home the National League side have been competitive, averaging 1.75 goals scored per match, while their overall BTTS rate of 70% reflects a team that rarely keeps things quiet. Their attacking production is consistent for a sixth-tier side, supported by expected goals figures around 1.62 at home, though defensive gaps remain with only 10% clean sheets this season.The Premier League side head into Saturday’s clash with poor momentum, taking just one win from their last five and struggling particularly at home. Their away form, however, is stronger — 50% win rate and 1.67 PPG — and their scoring output improves on the road, reaching 1.33 goals per match. The absence of Jefferson Lerma removes stability in midfield, and Palace’s tendency to concede first continues to be an issue, shown by their xGA rising to 1.64 in away fixtures.