Preston Lions vs Altona Magic preview and prediction
The match
Altona Magic travel to Genis Steel Stadium in the Victoria NPL on Saturday 29 August (06:00 WAT) to face Preston Lions.
Form guide
Preston Lions's last 5: LDWWW Most recently they lost to South Melbourne 1–2 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Altona Magic's last 5: LLDWD Most recently they lost to Avondale 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Preston Lions arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 16 May 2026, finished Altona Magic 1–0 Preston Lions.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.9 for Preston Lions and 0.9 for Altona Magic. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 57%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Preston Lions 2–0 Altona Magic. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Preston Lions61%fair 1.64 · @1.48
Draw21%fair 4.67 · @4.10
Altona Magic17%fair 5.74 · @5.50
2.74Expected goals
1.86Preston Lions xG
0.87Altona Magic xG
57%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–011%
1–111%
2–110%
3–07%
0–06%
From our goals model: Preston Lions 1.9 – 0.9 Altona Magic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Preston Lions vs Altona Magic?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Preston Lions vs Altona Magic?
On our numbers Preston Lions have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Altona Magic 17%.
How many goals will there be in Preston Lions vs Altona Magic?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Preston Lions vs Altona Magic?
Our predicted score is Preston Lions 2–0 Altona Magic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Preston Lions vs Altona Magic?
Preston Lions vs Altona Magic (Victoria NPL) kicks off on Saturday 29 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.