{"id":1422695,"date":"2026-01-08T09:59:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1422695"},"modified":"2026-01-08T12:02:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T12:02:55","slug":"match-preview-macclesfield-vs-crystal-palace-10-01-26-fa-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-macclesfield-vs-crystal-palace-10-01-26-fa-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Macclesfield welcome Premier League<\/a> side Crystal Palace<\/a> for a high-stakes FA Cup<\/a> clash that pits ambition against established quality. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hosts arrive with eye-catching attacking numbers, but this will be their first encounter with Palace in recent memory. With a place in the next round at stake, expect a tactical battle at the Moss Rose, where Macclesfield\u2019s direct style will be tested against Palace\u2019s top-flight pedigree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Macclesfield\u2019s aggressive attacking stats and Daniel Elliott\u2019s clinical form, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re particularly confident in both teams finding the net, given their high shot volume and finishing rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We\u2019re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both teams to score<\/strong><\/td>\n19\/20 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBacked by 50 shots and 9 goals in last 2 matches; Daniel Elliott in prolific form.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/9 @ SkyBet<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nMacclesfield games averaging 6.5 goals total; open cup tie likely to see chances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Macclesfield enter this tie after beating Slough 3-1 in the previous round, although they needed extra time to complete the victory. The Silkmen are midtable in the National League North, winning two of their last five games with Daniel Elliott scoring 11 goals so far this season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Crystal Palace sit 13th in the Premier League, five leagues higher than their opponents this weekend. They’ve not won any of their last five games, slipping down the league as a result. Jean-Phillipe Mateta is their top scorer, finding the net eight times this season and his output in the final third could prove to be crucial this weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n