Melbourne City II vs Preston Lions prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultPreston Lions to win ✓61% · @1.57
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗64% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.36
Melbourne City II vs Preston Lions preview and prediction
The match
Preston Lions travel to Casey Fields in the Victoria NPL on Sunday 1 March (05:00 WAT) to face Melbourne City II.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 1.2 for Melbourne City II and 2.2 for Preston Lions. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 63% and both teams to score at 64%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Melbourne City II 20%, draw 19%, Preston Lions 61%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Melbourne City II 1–2 Preston Lions. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Melbourne City II20%fair 4.93 · @4.75
Draw19%fair 5.36 · @3.95
Preston Lions61%fair 1.64 · @1.57
3.43Expected goals
1.21Melbourne City II xG
2.23Preston Lions xG
64%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–210%
1–19%
0–28%
0–17%
1–37%
0–36%
From our goals model: Melbourne City II 1.2 – 2.2 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✓
61%
1.64
1.57
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.23
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
64%
1.57
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
63%
1.58
1.55
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
58%
1.72
1.53
Half-time result
Preston Lions ahead at half-time✓
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Preston Lions / FT Preston Lions✓
39%
2.56
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.36
–
Form
Melbourne City II – last 2
WD
20 Feb
@ Dandenong City
4–2
W
15 Feb
@ Dandenong Thunder
1–1
D
2.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Preston Lions – last 2
WW
20 Feb
vs St. Albans Saints
3–0
W
15 Feb
@ Oakleigh Cannons
3–1
W
3.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Melbourne City II and Preston Lions.
What is the prediction for Melbourne City II vs Preston Lions?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Melbourne City II vs Preston Lions?
On our numbers Melbourne City II have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Preston Lions 61%.
How many goals will there be in Melbourne City II vs Preston Lions?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Melbourne City II vs Preston Lions?
Our predicted score is Melbourne City II 1–2 Preston Lions, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Melbourne City II vs Preston Lions?
Melbourne City II vs Preston Lions (Victoria NPL) kicks off on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 05:00 (West Africa Time) at Casey Fields.
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 · Casey Fields
