Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder preview and prediction
The match
Dandenong Thunder travel to Genis Steel Stadium in the Victoria NPL on Sunday 16 August (06:00 WAT) to face Preston Lions.
Form guide
Preston Lions's last 5: WDWWD Most recently they beat Brunswick Juventus FC 4–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Dandenong Thunder's last 5: LLLWL Most recently they lost to Dandenong City 0–3 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Preston Lions arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 2 May 2026, finished Dandenong Thunder 0–1 Preston Lions.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 2.2 for Preston Lions and 0.9 for Dandenong Thunder. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 65% and both teams to score at 56%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 56% chance at odds of 1.95, above our fair price of 1.79, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Preston Lions 2–1 Dandenong Thunder. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Preston Lions69%fair 1.46 · @1.12
Draw15%fair 6.66 · @6.75
Dandenong Thunder16%fair 6.09 · @16.00
3.17Expected goals
2.23Preston Lions xG
0.94Dandenong Thunder xG
56%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
2–110%
1–09%
1–19%
3–08%
3–17%
From our goals model: Preston Lions 2.2 – 0.9 Dandenong Thunder expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder?
On our numbers Preston Lions have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Dandenong Thunder 16%.
How many goals will there be in Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder?
Our predicted score is Preston Lions 2–1 Dandenong Thunder, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder?
Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder (Victoria NPL) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 06:00 (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
