Macclesfield and Crystal Palace face each other on Saturday 01.10.2026, at 12:15 (UK Time), in a FA Cup 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Macclesfield's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Macclesfield and Crystal Palace, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Crystal Palace Win
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Macclesfield preview
Macclesfield heads into the match with the following record in the FA Cup: in 5 matches, Macclesfield secured 5 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Macclesfield's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
Macclesfield has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 15 goals, of which 15 were scored in the FA Cup, resulting in an average of 3 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Daniel John Elliott, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Josh Kay has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, Macclesfield has conceded 4 goals in the FA Cup (an average of 0.8 per game) and 4 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.8 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Crystal Palace preview
Crystal Palace comes into the game with 0 matches played so far in the FA Cup. They have secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 12 draws, and 9 losses.
Crystal Palace's attack has been highly effective, scoring 41 goals during this period. Of that total, 0 were netted in the FA Cup, with an average of 0 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.24.
Crystal Palace's offensive system is led by Jean-Philippe Mateta, the team's top scorer this season. The french forward has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Daniel Muñoz. The defender has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 33 goals in 33 matches, averaging 1 per match.
Head to head: Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Macclesfield
England - FA Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.8 | 3.75 | 4 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 0.75 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 25% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 75% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.72 | 2.53 | 3.27 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 0.82 | 1.47 |
Crystal Palace
England - FA Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
0 |
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| Home |
0 |
|
| Away |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
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