Macclesfield vs Brentford: 70/1 Bet Builder Tip 16/02/2026

Macclesfield are hoping to deliver another Premier League giant killing as they take on Brentford in the FA Cup on Monday.

At Moss Rose, Macclesfield are likely to lean on familiar surroundings, with an artificial pitch and an energetic crowd, aiming to stay organised and make what is a huge task as straightforward as possible. Their priority will be concentration in their own half, making set pieces count and trying to keep the game close for as long as they can.

For Brentford, professionalism and patience matter as much as any top flight brilliance, and they will expect to see plenty of the ball. They'll need to manage the conditions and use their extra quality in and around the box, as Macclesfield could easily make the game a scrap if the Bees aren't careful.

With that in mind, we've picked out a 70/1 mega bet builder tip for Monday's game. Scroll down to see our selections!

Our selections have been carefully selected by our expert betting team:

• Dango Ouattara To Score Anytime
• Sam Heathcote To Be Carded
• Paul Dawson To Be Carded
• Josh Kay To Be Carded

Dango Ouattara To Score Anytime

Forward Dango Ouattara has a solid scoring record for the Bees this season, averaging 0.32 goals per 90 in the league. With Igor Thiago likely to be rested, he'll be keen to make his mark against lower league opposition.

Sam Heathcote To Be Carded

Sam Heathcote is usually a solid bet for a booking, with the defender receiving 8 cards in 23 league games this season, more than any other Macclesfield player.

Paul Dawson To Be Carded

Likewise, Paul Dawson one of Macclesfield's more frequent card recipients, with the midfielder receiving seven bookings in the league, with two of those resulting in a red card.

Josh Kay To Be Carded

Midfielder Josh Kay is a fiery character in the centre of the park for Macclesfield, and the 29-year-old comes into this game having missed a whopping eight league games due to various red card suspensions this season. Kay also comes into this one having averaged 1.18 cards per 90 in the FA Cup this season.