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T. Handley⚽J. Kay⚽J. Edmondson⚽Head-to-Head
📈 Team Form & Statistics
ELO comparison
Pre-match ratings
 Merthyr TownHome | Rating |  MacclesfieldAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,499.1 | Overall | 1,616.6 |
| 1,495.3 | Match venue | 1,567.3 |
| 1,495.3 | At home | 1,549.8 |
| 1,534.9 | Away | 1,567.3 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,553.7 | Attack | 1,587.7 |
| 1,440.3 | Defence | 1,529.8 |
| 1,540.8 | Home attack | 1,554.7 |
| 1,559.3 | Away attack | 1,557.9 |
| 1,459.3 | Home defence | 1,517.7 |
| 1,471.4 | Away defence | 1,513.8 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,663.3 | Goal environment | 1,605 |
| 1,581.7 | Home goals | 1,548.3 |
| 1,581.7 | Away goals | 1,556.7 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,483.4 | Close games | 1,548.3 |
| 1,490 | Winning margin | 1,632 |
Match venue compares Merthyr Town at home with Macclesfield away. All ratings are within this league.
Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.
📝 Match Preview
The National League North fixture between Merthyr Town and Macclesfield presents a classic clash of form versus history. Merthyr Town sits 7th in the table with 67 points, while Macclesfield is firmly in the promotion hunt at 4th with 73 points. The odds favor the visitors, but the data tells a compelling story of divergent trajectories. Merthyr Town's recent form is concerning. In their last 10 games, they have managed just 3 wins and 6 losses, resulting in a 30% win rate. Their home performance over the last 5 matches is particularly weak, with a 20% win rate (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses). Defensively, they are leaky at home, conceding 2.00 goals per game, and their goals scored trend is declining. Recent home results include narrow losses to Spennymoor Town (2-3) and Chester (1-2), though they did secure a 7-1 victory against Bedford Town earlier. Conversely, Macclesfield is in scintillating form. They have won 7 of their last 10 games (70% win rate) and are currently 4th in the standings. Their away form is the standout metric: in their last 7 away games, they have won 6 times (85.71% win rate). They average 2.29 goals scored per away game while conceding just 1.14. Their recent away results include impressive victories against Buxton (4-2), Hereford (2-0), and Alfreton Town (2-0). The head-to-head record shows Merthyr Town won the last meeting 3-1 in September 2025, but current form suggests a different outcome. Macclesfield's attack (2.29 away goals/game) is well-matched against Merthyr's vulnerable home defense (2.00 conceded/game). The goal expectancy models suggest a high-scoring environment, but the Away Win market at 1.97 offers significant value compared to the implied probability of roughly 51%. Given Macclesfield's 85% away win rate, the true probability appears much higher, creating a clear edge. Key Points: - Macclesfield is 4th (73 pts) vs Merthyr Town 7th (67 pts). - Macclesfield has an 85.71% away win rate in their last 7 away games. - Merthyr Town has a 20% home win rate in their last 5 home games. - Macclesfield averages 2.29 goals per away game; Merthyr concedes 2.00 per home game. - Recommended Bet: Macclesfield to Win (Away Win). Based on the superior away form of Macclesfield and Merthyr's defensive vulnerabilities, the value lies with the visitors to secure the three points.
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