Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace: can Macclesfield spring a sensation and knock Palace out?
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In the third round of the FA Cup, we will witness a clash between Macclesfield and Crystal Palace. The game will take place on Saturday, January 10, with kick-off at 13:15 CET, and I am offering you a betting pick for this encounter.
Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace: match facts and H2H
- Macclesfield have lost two of their last three matches.
- Crystal Palace have failed to win for eight consecutive matches: three draws and four defeats.
- In three of their last four matches, Crystal Palace failed to score.
- Macclesfield have conceded at least one goal in four straight matches.
- In away games, Crystal Palace have lost three matches in a row.
- This season, Macclesfield have kept a clean sheet in 24% of their matches, while Crystal Palace have done so in 21%.
- Macclesfield have lost 10% of their matches without scoring, compared to 17% for Crystal Palace.
- These two teams have never faced each other before.
Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace: match preview
Macclesfield are representatives of the National League North, which is the sixth tier of English football. The team currently sits 14th in the table with 33 points after 22 rounds. They are pushing for a place in the National League promotion play-offs, trailing the play-off zone by just three points. In the FA Cup, the side have already played two matches, having entered the competition from the very beginning. They beat AFC Totton 6:3 in the first round and then defeated Slough 3:1. Now they will try to take on a Premier League opponent.
Crystal Palace are not in the best of form right now, but they still have a chance to end their poor run and move on in the FA Cup. Their current winless streak stands at eight matches, five of which ended in defeat. In the Premier League, the Eagles occupy 13th place and are already five points behind the top five. They are only just starting their FA Cup campaign, but it is worth remembering that Crystal Palace are the reigning holders of the trophy. They defeated Manchester City in the final to lift the cup for the first time in the club’s history. Therefore, their title defence is only just beginning.
Probable line-ups
- Macclesfield: Dearnley; Matheson, Heathcote, Menayese, Borthwick-Jackson, Lacey; Dawson, Duffy, Dos Santos; Buckley-Ricketts, Elliott
- Crystal Palace: Benitez; Canvot, Richards, King; Sosa, Devenny, Rodney, Benamar; Casey, Drakes-Thomas; Uche
Prediction
Crystal Palace are not in top form, but they are facing a team from the sixth tier of English football. I believe they will be able to secure a win and suggest a bet on the Eagles’ individual total over 2.
