Preston Lions vs Dandenong City preview and prediction
The match
The Victoria NPL sees Preston Lions take on Dandenong City on Friday 8 May, kicking off at 11:30 (WAT) at Genis Steel Stadium.
Form guide
Preston Lions's last 5: WWDLL Most recently they beat Dandenong Thunder 1–0 away. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Dandenong City's last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to Altona Magic 0–1 away. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Preston Lions arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.9 for Preston Lions and 0.9 for Dandenong City. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 60%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Preston Lions 60%, draw 21%, Dandenong City 19%.
Safer route: Preston Lions or draw (81%) at 1.14.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.65.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Preston Lions 1–1 Dandenong City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Preston Lions60%fair 1.68 · @1.68
Draw21%fair 4.73 · @3.70
Dandenong City19%fair 5.22 · @4.33
2.82Expected goals
1.87Preston Lions xG
0.95Dandenong City xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–011%
1–111%
2–010%
2–110%
3–07%
3–16%
From our goals model: Preston Lions 1.9 – 0.9 Dandenong City 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✓
60%
1.68
1.68
Double chance
Preston Lions or draw✓
81%
1.24
1.14
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.67
1.65
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
77%
1.30
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.85
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
1.40
Half-time result
Preston Lions ahead at half-time✓
43%
2.34
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Preston Lions / FT Preston Lions✓
37%
2.69
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✓
11%
8.95
–
Form
Preston Lions – last 6
WWDLLW
2 May
@ Dandenong Thunder
1–0
W
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
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Dandenong City – last 6
LLWWLD
2 May
@ Altona Magic
0–1
L
24 Apr
vs Dandenong Thunder
0–1
L
17 Apr
vs Green Gully
2–1
W
11 Apr
vs Bentleigh Greens
3–0
W
31 Mar
@ South Melbourne
2–4
L
20 Mar
vs Hume City
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Preston Lions and Dandenong City.
What is the prediction for Preston Lions vs Dandenong City?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Preston Lions vs Dandenong City?
On our numbers Preston Lions have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Dandenong City 19%.
How many goals will there be in Preston Lions vs Dandenong City?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Preston Lions vs Dandenong City?
Our predicted score is Preston Lions 1–1 Dandenong City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Preston Lions vs Dandenong City?
Preston Lions vs Dandenong City (Victoria NPL) kicks off on Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:30 (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.
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