{"id":1432692,"date":"2026-02-13T09:55:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T09:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1432692"},"modified":"2026-02-13T09:55:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T09:55:26","slug":"match-preview-macclesfield-vs-brentford-16-02-26-fa-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-macclesfield-vs-brentford-16-02-26-fa-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Macclesfield vs Brentford: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Macclesfield welcome Brentford<\/a> to Moss Rose on Monday 16 February, in a classic FA Cup<\/a> David vs Goliath showdown. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the hosts have been cutting through lower-league opposition with a prolific attack, Brentford arrive as the established side, looking to avoid a shock exit. With no prior head-to-head history between these clubs, and both teams boasting very different cup journeys so far, this tie promises unpredictability and genuine intrigue for punters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on Macclesfield\u2019s high-scoring FA Cup run and Brentford\u2019s proven defensive discipline, here are our top betting recommendations for this clash. We\u2019re particularly confident in backing goals, given Macclesfield\u2019s 11 goals in three FA Cup outings and Brentford\u2019s clear quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(43.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nMacclesfield average 3.7 goals for, but have 0 clean sheets. Brentford expected to net.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n21\/20 @ SkyBet<\/a>
(48.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nMacclesfield games averaging nearly 5 goals\u2014expect another lively cup tie.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

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