Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II preview and prediction
The match
Melbourne City II travel to Genis Steel Stadium in the Victoria NPL on Wednesday 19 August (11:30 WAT) to face Preston Lions.
Form guide
Preston Lions's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Dandenong Thunder 3–0 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Melbourne City II's last 5: LLLLD Most recently they lost to South Melbourne 0–3 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Preston Lions arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 1 March 2026, finished Melbourne City II 0–3 Preston Lions.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.3 for Preston Lions and 0.8 for Melbourne City II. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score in 55% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Preston Lions 73%, draw 15%, Melbourne City II 12%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.85.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Preston Lions to win – a 73% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Preston Lions 2–0 Melbourne City II. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Preston Lions73%fair 1.38 · @1.20
Draw15%fair 6.57 · @5.80
Melbourne City II12%fair 8.25 · @10.00
3.02Expected goals
2.26Preston Lions xG
0.76Melbourne City II xG
55%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–012%
1–011%
2–19%
3–09%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Preston Lions 2.3 – 0.8 Melbourne City II expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II?
Our pick is Preston Lions to win with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II?
On our numbers Preston Lions have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Melbourne City II 12%.
How many goals will there be in Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II?
Our predicted score is Preston Lions 2–0 Melbourne City II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II?
Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II (Victoria NPL) kicks off on Wednesday 19 August 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.
Victoria NPL · Australia · Genis Steel Stadium
