Macclesfield vs Anstey Nomads: prediction and stats
FA Cup4th Round QualifyingKick-off on October 17, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)The Leasing.com Stadium, Macclesfield, Cheshire
The Footlab AI model makes Macclesfield the favourite at 47%, against 23% for a draw and 30% for Anstey Nomads. The most likely score is 1-1. If Macclesfield wins, the most likely score is 2-1.
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.7% of the 2,365 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Oct 13, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Macclesfield vs Anstey Nomads?
A very open match: only 44 Elo points separate Macclesfield (2,039) and Anstey Nomads (1,996).
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
Probable lineup for Macclesfield vs Anstey Nomads
Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.
Macclesfield
Not enough data to predict the Macclesfield lineup.
Anstey Nomads
Not enough data to predict the Anstey Nomads lineup.
Computed on October 13, 2026 at 02:18 PM (UTC).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Macclesfield have 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat; Anstey Nomads have 9, 4 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | South Shields(home) | 4-3 | National League - North |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Scarborough Athletic(away) | 2-1 | FA Cup |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Scarborough Athletic(home) | 2-2 | FA Cup |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Harborough Town(home) | 1-0 | National League - North |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Redcar Athletic(away) | 2-1 | FA Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Needham Market(away) | 1-1 | Non League Premier - Southern Central |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Gainsborough Trinity(away) | 3-2 | FA Cup |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Kettering Town(away) | 1-4 | Non League Premier - Southern Central |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Ilkeston Town(away) | 3-1 | FA Trophy |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Alvechurch(home) | 2-2 | Non League Premier - Southern Central |
How many goals should we expect?
Macclesfield score 1.7 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Anstey Nomads score 2.0 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 66% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield | 1.7 | 0.9 | 6 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| Anstey Nomads | 2.0 | 1.2 | 4 | 11/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Macclesfield vs Anstey Nomads?
- The Footlab AI model makes Macclesfield the favourite at 47%, against 23% for a draw and 30% for Anstey Nomads.
- Where and when is Macclesfield vs Anstey Nomads played?
- Macclesfield vs Anstey Nomads is played on October 17, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at The Leasing.com Stadium, in the FA Cup.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab AI model gives a 66% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.7% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.