South Hobart vs Preston Lions preview and prediction
The match
Preston Lions travel to Darcy Street in the Australian Championship on Saturday 31 October (05:00 WAT) to face South Hobart. South Hobart are 4th with 3 points from 4 games (in the top four), while Preston Lions sit 2nd on 7 points (in the top four).
Form guide
South Hobart's last 5: LWWDL Most recently they lost to Wollongong Wolves 0–2 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Preston Lions's last 5: LDLDL Most recently they lost to Lions 1–2 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
South Hobart arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 0.4 for South Hobart and 1.8 for Preston Lions. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 39%, both teams to score at 54%.
Betting angles
Win chances: South Hobart 10%, draw 16%, Preston Lions 74%.
Both teams to score: yes (54%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Preston Lions to win – a 74% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: South Hobart 0–1 Preston Lions. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
South Hobart10%fair 9.60 · @8.00
Draw16%fair 6.23 · @5.50
Preston Lions74%fair 1.36 · @1.22
2.25Expected goals
0.43South Hobart xG
1.82Preston Lions xG
54%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–119%
0–217%
0–011%
0–311%
1–18%
1–28%
From our goals model: South Hobart 0.4 – 1.8 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✓
74%
1.36
1.22
Double chance
Preston Lions or draw✓
90%
1.12
1.05
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.86
1.62
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
Half-time result
Preston Lions ahead at half-time✓
49%
2.06
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Preston Lions / FT Preston Lions✓
46%
2.19
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
19%
5.23
–
Form
South Hobart – last 6
LWWDLW
25 Oct
@ Wollongong Wolves
0–2
L
18 Oct
@ Lions
2–1
W
5 Sep
vs Devonport City
5–1
W
29 Aug
vs Kingborough Lions
2–2
D
23 Aug
vs Devonport City
0–3
L
8 Aug
vs Riverside
5–2
W
2.3Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Preston Lions – last 6
LDLDLD
22 Oct
@ Lions
1–2
L
15 Oct
vs Wollongong Wolves
0–0
D
5 Sep
@ Avondale
0–2
L
29 Aug
vs Altona Magic
1–1
D
26 Aug
vs South Melbourne
1–2
L
22 Aug
@ Dandenong City
0–0
D
0.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between South Hobart and Preston Lions.
What is the prediction for South Hobart vs Preston Lions?
Our pick is Preston Lions to win with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win South Hobart vs Preston Lions?
On our numbers South Hobart have a 10% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Preston Lions 74%.
How many goals will there be in South Hobart vs Preston Lions?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for South Hobart vs Preston Lions?
Our predicted score is South Hobart 0–1 Preston Lions, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is South Hobart vs Preston Lions?
South Hobart vs Preston Lions (Australian Championship) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 05:00 (West Africa Time) at Darcy Street.
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.
