Dandenong Thunder vs Preston Lions preview and prediction
The match
Preston Lions travel to George Andrews Reserve in the Victoria NPL on Saturday 2 May (06:15 WAT) to face Dandenong Thunder.
Form guide
Dandenong Thunder's last 5: WWDLW Most recently they beat Dandenong City 1–0 away. They average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Preston Lions's last 5: WDLLW Most recently they beat Green Gully 4–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.4 for Dandenong Thunder and 1.4 for Preston Lions. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Dandenong Thunder 1–1 Preston Lions. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Dandenong Thunder37%fair 2.71 · @2.75
Draw23%fair 4.41 · @3.40
Preston Lions40%fair 2.48 · @2.25
2.79Expected goals
1.36Dandenong Thunder xG
1.43Preston Lions xG
59%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–26%
From our goals model: Dandenong Thunder 1.4 – 1.4 Preston Lions 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✓
40%
2.48
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.69
1.60
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
76%
1.32
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.90
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.36
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.41
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Preston Lions / FT Preston Lions✓
23%
4.38
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✓
9%
11.34
–
Form
Dandenong Thunder – last 6
WWDLWL
24 Apr
@ Dandenong City
1–0
W
18 Apr
@ Altona Magic
4–2
W
11 Apr
vs Green Gully
1–1
D
27 Mar
@ Bentleigh Greens
1–2
L
21 Mar
vs South Melbourne
3–0
W
14 Mar
@ Hume City
1–3
L
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Preston Lions – last 6
WDLLWD
24 Apr
@ Green Gully
4–0
W
17 Apr
@ Bentleigh Greens
1–1
D
11 Apr
vs South Melbourne
0–3
L
28 Mar
@ Hume City
2–3
L
20 Mar
vs Avondale
2–1
W
13 Mar
vs Sunshine Georgies
1–1
D
1.7Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Dandenong Thunder and Preston Lions.
What is the prediction for Dandenong Thunder vs Preston Lions?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Dandenong Thunder vs Preston Lions?
On our numbers Dandenong Thunder have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Preston Lions 40%.
How many goals will there be in Dandenong Thunder vs Preston Lions?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dandenong Thunder vs Preston Lions?
Our predicted score is Dandenong Thunder 1–1 Preston Lions, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Dandenong Thunder vs Preston Lions?
Dandenong Thunder vs Preston Lions (Victoria NPL) kicks off on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 06:15 (West Africa Time) at George Andrews Reserve.
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 · George Andrews Reserve
Hume City2
Heidelberg United1
Avondale5
Sunshine Georgies2
Altona Magic1
Dandenong City0