Preston Lions host Avondale in the Victoria NPL on Friday 20 March, with kick-off at 10:30 (WAT) at Genis Steel Stadium.
Form guide
Preston Lions's last 5: DLWWW Most recently they drew with Sunshine Georgies 1–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Avondale's last 5: WWWLL Most recently they beat Dandenong City 4–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.5 for Preston Lions and 1.3 for Avondale. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 63%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Preston Lions 1–1 Avondale. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Preston Lions44%fair 2.27 · @2.10
Draw21%fair 4.86 · @3.40
Avondale35%fair 2.83 · @2.90
2.85Expected goals
1.52Preston Lions xG
1.33Avondale xG
63%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
2–19%
1–09%
1–28%
0–18%
2–07%
From our goals model: Preston Lions 1.5 – 1.3 Avondale expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Preston Lions to win✓
44%
2.27
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
63%
1.59
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.83
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
1.44
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.45
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Preston Lions / FT Preston Lions✗
25%
4.03
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
9%
11.23
–
Form
Preston Lions – last 5
DLWWW
13 Mar
vs Sunshine Georgies
1–1
D
8 Mar
vs Heidelberg United
0–1
L
1 Mar
@ Melbourne City II
3–0
W
20 Feb
vs St. Albans Saints
3–0
W
15 Feb
@ Oakleigh Cannons
3–1
W
2.0Scored / game
0.6Conceded / game
40%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
Avondale – last 5
WWWLL
14 Mar
vs Dandenong City
4–1
W
7 Mar
@ Dandenong Thunder
1–0
W
28 Feb
vs Green Gully
5–0
W
20 Feb
@ Bentleigh Greens
0–2
L
14 Feb
vs South Melbourne
0–2
L
2.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
20%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Preston Lions and Avondale.
What is the prediction for Preston Lions vs Avondale?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Preston Lions vs Avondale?
On our numbers Preston Lions have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Avondale 35%.
How many goals will there be in Preston Lions vs Avondale?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Preston Lions vs Avondale?
Our predicted score is Preston Lions 1–1 Avondale, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Preston Lions vs Avondale?
Preston Lions vs Avondale (Victoria NPL) kicks off on Friday 20 March 2026 at 10:30 (West Africa Time) at Genis Steel Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
Victoria NPL · Australia · Genis Steel Stadium
Bentleigh Greens4
Green Gully0
Dandenong City1
Hume City1
Oakleigh Cannons2
Sunshine Georgies1